Numerical and experimental study of single fiber push-out test: Influence of fiber/matrix interface mechanical properties

D. Batsouli, D. A. Dragatogiannis, S. Corujeira Gallo, Z. Zhang, H. Dong, G. Kotsikos, C. A. Charitidis

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Abstract

Single fiber push-out experiments are used to characterize the mechanical behavior of fiber/matrix interface and have attracted significant attention due to their versatility. The effect of the interface mechanical properties on the corresponding composite mechanical behavior is complex and it clearly involves both experimental and theoretical challenges. With this regard, push-out tests were conducted on thin sections of a commercial composite at room temperature by applying various loading protocols to assess the micromechanical interaction between the carbon fibers and the polymeric matrix. The microscopic observations confirmed the push-out of individual fibers up to a distance in the order of 1.2 μm. To elucidate the deformation mechanism of the fiber/matrix interface during push-out test, a 2-D numerical model was developed utilizing a cohesive zone model (CZM) based on the commercial finite element (FE) software ANSYS 16.0.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECCM 2018 - 18th European Conference on Composite Materials
PublisherApplied Mechanics Laboratory
ISBN (Electronic)9781510896932
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event18th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2018 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 24 Jun 201828 Jun 2018

Publication series

NameECCM 2018 - 18th European Conference on Composite Materials

Conference

Conference18th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2018
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period24/06/1828/06/18

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was supported by FP7 Collaborative project ?FIBRALSPEC?. The abbreviation FIBRALSPEC? stands for ?Fuctionalised Innovative Carbon Fibres Developed from Novel-Precursors With Cost Efficiency and Tailored Properties? (Grant agreement no.: 604248).

Funding Information:
This work was supported by FP7 Collaborative project “FIBRALSPEC”. The abbreviation FIBRALSPEC” stands for “Fuctionalised Innovative Carbon Fibres Developed from Novel-Precursors With Cost Efficiency and Tailored Properties” (Grant agreement no.: 604248).

Publisher Copyright:
© CCM 2020 - 18th European Conference on Composite Materials. All rights reserved.

Copyright:
Copyright 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRPs)
  • Cohesive zone model
  • Fiber/matrix interface
  • Finite element method
  • Push-out test

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites

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