Abstract
This paper presents the in-plane shear moduli of three-dimensionally (3D) woven angle interlock composites with different proportions of through the thickness binder content. The in-plane shear modulus G xy was determined via three techniques: the plate twist test, the V notched beam Iosipescu (ASTM D 5379) and the V notched rail shear (ASTM D 7078) test. The results indicate that the plate twist method is suitable for the measurement of in-plane shear modulus for different 3D weave architectures with large repeat unit cells, and that the measurement is more representative of the global material response.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 194-198 |
Journal | Plastics, Rubber and Composites |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 6 Jan 2012 |