| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 817488 | Composites Part B: Engineering | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
In this study, the fracture behavior of carbon/epoxy laminates interleaved by polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofibers is investigated. For this aim, a mode-I fracture test is conducted on virgin and modified laminates. Unlike the results of other studies, it is shown that PVDF nanofibers can increase mode-I fracture toughness (GI) noticeably in a specific situation. The results show that GI is enhanced about 43% and 36% in initiation and propagation stages of the fracture, respectively, using PVDF nanofibers. The morphology of the fractured surface is also presented for investigating the mechanism of toughening.
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Authors
H. Saghafi, T. Brugo, G. Minak, A. Zucchelli,