Role of interface modification on the mode I and mode II fracture behavior of glass fabric / vinyl ester composites

K. Padmanabhan, C. Y. Yue

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the influence of five different combinations of silane coupling agents on the Mode I and Mode II fracture toughness and strength of woven glass fabric / vinyl ester composite laminates. Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) and End Notch Flexure (ENF) tests were conducted to estimate the influence of surface treatment of glass fabric with methacryl silane and methanol washing, on the Mode I and Mode II fracture toughness, respectively. The results were compared with those of a conventional epoxy silane coated composite. It was found that an increasing content of methacryl silane (0.01 wt.% to 1.0 wt.%) reduced the Mode I fracture toughness and enhanced the Mode II fracture toughness values. Methanol washing after treatment with methacryl silane resulted in an increase of both Mode I and Mode II fracture toughness values. Copyright ©1999 by Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)97-106
JournalMaterials and Manufacturing Processes
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes

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