The static mechanical performance of repaired composite sandwich beams: Part I - Experimental characterisation
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Author(s)
Mahdi, S
Kinloch, AJ
Matthews, FL
Crisfield, MA
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The behaviour of undamaged and repaired CFRP sandwich beams loaded in four-point bending is described. Three repair configurations (one overlap and two scarf) were tested in tension and compression, and two repair systems (based upon either a relatively high- and or low-temperature cure) were employed. It was found that the repair schemes tested recovered a very high fraction of the undamaged strength, although the ranking order of the configurations depended on the loading mode (i.e., tension or compression). The choice of the repair system did not have a major effect on the strength of the repaired CFRP beams.
Date Issued
2003-04-01
Date Acceptance
2003-04-01
Citation
Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials, 2003, 5 (2), pp.179-202
ISSN
1530-7972
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Start Page
179
End Page
202
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials
Volume
5
Issue
2
Copyright Statement
© Sage 2003. The final publication is available via Sage at https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1099636203005002108
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Engineering, Mechanical
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Materials Science, Composites
Engineering
Materials Science
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
MATERIALS SCIENCE, CHARACTERIZATION & TESTING
MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES
Publication Status
Published