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COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Volume 68, Issue 3-4, Pages 639-649Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2007.09.019
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polymer-matrix composites (PMCs); carbon fibers; impact behavior; damage tolerance; electro-thermo-mechanical coupling
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In this work, an investigation of the effects of an electric current on the low velocity impact response of carbon fiber polymer matrix unidirectional and cross-ply composites carrying an electric current is presented. Preliminary experimental results show that a short-term application of the DC electric current leads to an increase in the impact resistance of composites, whereas a, prolonged application of the current induces a significant heating in the electrified composites and has rather a detrimental effect. The analysis focuses on elucidating the roles of current intensity, duration, and associated current-induced heating in alteration of the composites response. The contributions of Joule heat and contact resistance heat are particularly highlighted. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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