Journal
Published Online: 01 March 1991
Volume 13, Issue 1
The Split Cantilever Beam Test for Characterizing Mode III Interlaminar Fracture Toughness
CODEN: JCTRER
Abstract
The paper extends the development of the split cantilever beam test specimen. The specimen is intended to measure the Mode III out-of-plane tearing interlaminar fracture toughness of composite materials. To help identify the effects of Mode I and Mode II in the specimen, the specimen end rotation, end opening, and adherend thickness are quantified experimentally. In addition, the crack-tip profile is determined using X-ray techniques, and the fracture morphology is identified as a function of location on the fracture surface.
Author Information
Donaldson, SL
Materials Laboratory, Wright Research and Development Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Mall, S
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Lingg, C
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Pages: 7
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Stock #: CTR10073J
ISSN: 0884-6804
DOI: 10.1520/CTR10073J