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Arhant, Mael; Briancon, Christophe; Burtin, Christian; Davies, Peter. |
The composite materials used at sea are today nearly all based on thermoset resins (polyester, epoxy). However, there is an increasing number of thermoplastic matrix polymers available on the market (PP, PA, PPS, PEEK…), which offer possibilities for forming by local heating, attractive mechanical properties and the potential for end of life recycling. The aim of this study was to design, manufacture and test thermoplastic composite pressure vessels for 4500 meter depth, in order to establish a technical, economic and ecological assessment of the use of these materials to replace traditional composites underwater. First, finite element calculations have been carried out to optimize the stacking sequence with respect to the external pressure and buckling... |
Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Thermoplastic; Polyamide; Carbon fibres; Buckling; Implosion. |
Ano: 2019 |
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00476/58742/61268.pdf |
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Baral, N; Davies, Peter; Baley, C; Bigourdan, Benoit. |
This paper presents a study of the delamination resistance Of unidirectional carbon fibre reinforced epoxy composites manufactured from prepreg for racing yacht mast applications. Fibre modulus has been varied from 290 to 640 GPa. Two manufacturing methods, oven cure under vacuum and autoclave, were used to produce samples. Results show that delamination resistance tinder mode I and mixed mode loading decreases as fibre modulus increases. The manufacturing route affects G, values by modifying interlaminar layer geometry but does not change the trend of lower toughness with increasing fibre modulus. For the pitch composites crack propagation is observed within the fibres, in addition to more usual matrix and interface cracking. For the very high modulus... |
Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Mixed mode; Fracture toughness; Polymers; Carbon fibres; Delamination. |
Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/2008/publication-3772.pdf |
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