IMPACT BEHAVIOR OF STIFFENED CFRP SECTIONS

Authors
FOUND MS HOWARD IC PARAN AP
Citation
Ms. Found et al., IMPACT BEHAVIOR OF STIFFENED CFRP SECTIONS, Composite structures, 39(3-4), 1997, pp. 229-235
Citations number
6
Journal title
Composite structures → ACNP
ISSN journal
02638223
Volume
39
Issue
3-4
Year of publication
1997
Pages
229 - 235
Database
ISI
SICI code
0263-8223(1997)39:3-4<229:IBOSCS>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Dropweight impact tests have been performed on thin CFRP panels stiffe ned with blade or T-stiffeners and comparisons made with similar plain panels. The change in structural response of the panels is governed b y the amount of damage sustained during impact. The increase in panel stiffness is associated with the suppression of backface cracking but larger areas of delamination. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All right s reserved.