High-Performance Polymer and Ductile Metal Fibres to Improve the Translaminar Fracture Toughness of Fibre-reinforced Composites KU Leuven
The use of fibre-reinforced composites is rapidly increasing. These materials can combine a low density with a high strength and stiffness, offering excellent properties for lightweight applications. The translaminar fracture toughness is a vital parameter governing the notch sensitivity and damage tolerance of a fibre-reinforced composite. It determines whether a crack perpendicular to the fibre direction will grow, causing the fibres to ...