Journal of Shanghai University(Natural Science Edition) ›› 2011, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (6): 746-750.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1007-2861.2011.06.011

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Stress Relaxation in Prepreg Composites Due to Z-pinning

  

  • Received:2010-05-24 Online:2011-12-28 Published:2011-12-28

Abstract: The microstructure of laminates is changed by z-pinning. In order to understand the fiber stress distribution in prepreg composites with insertion of z-pins, finite element analyses are conducted based upon the micromechanics model. The uncured resin matrix is modeled by viscoleastic constitutive equations. The fiber stress relaxation behavior with time is revealed.

Key words: composites laminate, fiber waviness, stress relaxation, viscoelastic

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