Low Velocity Impact and Compression-After-Impact Response of Z-Pin Reinforced Core Sandwich Composites
Low Velocity Impact and Compression-After-Impact Response of Z-Pin Reinforced Core Sandwich Composites
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DOI:
10.1115/1.1289141
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发表时间:
2000-10
影响因子:
1.2
通讯作者:
U. Vaidya;A. Palazotto;L. Gummadi
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作者:
U. Vaidya;A. Palazotto;L. Gummadi
In the current work, sandwich composite structures with innovative constructions referred to as Z-pins, or truss core pins, are investigated. The Z-pin core sandwich construction offers enhanced transverse stiffness, high damage resistance, and multi-functional benefits. The present study deals with analysis of low-velocity impact (LVI) of Z-pin sandwich plate, and experimental studies of compression-after-impact characterization. Experimental studies on LVI of Z-pin sandwich plate considered in the analysis have been reported in Vaidya, et al., 1999, Low Velocity Impact Response of Laminated Sandwich Composites with Hollow and Foam-Filled Z-Pin Reinforced Core, Journal of Composites Technology and Research, JCTRER, 21, No. 2, Apr., pp. 84-97, where the samples were subjected to 11, 20, 28, 33, and 40 J of impact energy. The LVI analysis is developed with regards to Z-pin buckling as a primary failure mode (and based on experimental observations). A finite element model accounting for buckling of the pins has been developed and analyzed using ABAQUS. This paper also presents experimental results on compression-after-impact (CAI) studies which were performed on the sandwich composites with Z-pin reinforced core with and without foam. The experimental LVI tests were performed in Vaidya, et al., 1999, Low Velocity Impact Response of Laminated Sandwich Composites with Hollow and Foam-Filled Z-Pin Reinforced Core, Journal of Composites Technology and Research, JCTRER, 21, No. 2, Apr., pp. 84-97. The results indicate that selective use of Z-pin core is a viable idea in utilizing space within the core for sandwich composites in structural applications.