Influence of stitching parameters on tensile strength of aramid/vinyl ester composites
Date
2013-03-19
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Kaunas University of Technology
Abstract
Stitching process is used to provide structural integrity and through-the-thickness reinforcement in the composite materials. In this study, the effect of sewing parameters on tensile strength in stitched composite laminates was examined. In the production of composite laminates, Twaron T-750 type plain weave fabric was used as reinforcement material and a Polives 702 Bisphenol-A type epoxy based vinyl ester as resin. The effects of stitch density and stitch direction or stitch pattern on tensile strength of composite samples were studied and, as a result of the experiments, it was observed that higher tensile strength occurs with low stitch densities in stitched laminates.
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Materials science, Stitch bonding, Stitch direction, Twaron woven composites, Energy-absorption capabilities, Delamination resistance, Ballistic performance, Woven, Behavior, Fabrics
Citation
Karahan, M. vd.(2013). "Influence of stitching parameters on tensile strength of aramid/vinyl ester composites". Material Science-Medziagotyra, 19(1), 67-72