Mechanical Property Characterization
The characterization of composites for mechanical properties is very important from design and analysis as well as life prediction point of view. The general considerations for mechanical property characterization have already been seen in the earlier lectures. However, we will revise the key considerations in brief in the following.
- Specimen must provide desired state of stress and strain
- Cost of material, fabrication, testing
- Specimens used to generate the data must be of same fiber volume fractions, thickness and fabrication method.
- Flat laminates and laminated tube type specimens
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