Abstract
In this study, mechanical behaviour of quasi-unidirectional (quasi-UD) non-crimp fabric (NCF) reinforced composite plates with pinned joints was investigated experimentally. Composite laminates with three different cross-ply and three different quasi-isotropic layups were manufactured with vacuum assisted resin transfer moulding (VARTM) method. The pin-bearing tests of the specimens were completed according to ASTM D5961 standard. Test results were compared with a different material system and joint configuration. Finally, the cross-sections of damaged areas were inspected with optical microscopy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1445-1457 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Composites
- Glass fiber reinforced
- Micro-buckling
- Non-crimp fabric
- Pinned joints
- Polymer composites