On the Potential of Fine Steel Fibres to Create Stiff but Tough Polymer Composites

Conference paper (2012)

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Yasmine Mosleh Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Aart Willem Van Vuure Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Ignaas Verpoest Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
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2012

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English

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This study investigates the impact-energy absorbing potential of steel fibre reinforced composites with different matrices. The composites were subjected to low-velocity impact using the drop-weight impact test. The interfacial adhesion strength between matrices and steel fiber was characterized by a transverse three point bending test. It was found that factors such as fibre architecture, matrix strain to failure, and the level of adhesion can play a crucial role in the absorbed energy for penetration. A cross-ply non-crimp fabric showed higher energy absorption than a plain woven fabric. Absorbed energy increased with polymer matrix strain to failure and lower fibre-matrix adhesion.

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