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Experimental Study and Numerical Modelling of Low Velocity Impact on Laminated Composite Reinforced with Thin Film Made of Carbon Nanotubes

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In this work, polymer laminated composites based on Epon 862 Epoxy resin, T300 6 k carbon fibers and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were tested with the aim to elucidate the effect of CNTs on impact properties including impact force and capacity to absorb impact energy. The polymer matrix was reinforced by a random distribution of CNTs with fraction ranging from 0.5 to 4.wt%. Composite panels were manufactured by using the infusion process. Taylor impact test was used to obtain the impact response of specimens. Projectile manufactured from a high strength and hardened steel with a diameter of 20 mm and 1.5 kg of mass was launched by a compressed gas gun within the velocity of 3 m/s. Impact force histories and absorbed energy of specimens were recorded. A numerical model was employed to simulate the impact performance. This model has been accomplished by forming a user established subroutine (VUMAT) and executing it in ABAQUS software. Finally, the effect of CNTs amount on dynamic properties of laminated composites was discussed.

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This work was partially funded by DGA (Direction générale de l’armement - Ministry of Defense), MRIS project. The Authors of this paper gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the DGA, France. Acknowledgments have also addressed to Pr. Bruno Mortaigne at DGA-DS-MRIS, RDS Matériaux Chimie Energie departement.

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El Moumen, A., Tarfaoui, M., Hassoon, O. et al. Experimental Study and Numerical Modelling of Low Velocity Impact on Laminated Composite Reinforced with Thin Film Made of Carbon Nanotubes. Appl Compos Mater 25, 309–320 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-017-9622-8

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