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EPSRC Reference: EP/C538129/1
Title: NSF: Fatigue, Damping and Impact Properties of Textile Composites
Principal Investigator: Gelman, Professor L
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Project Partners:
DOWTY PROPELLERS J R Technology Ltd Rolls-Royce Plc
Department: Sch of Engineering
Organisation: Cranfield University
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 06 April 2006 Ends: 05 October 2009 Value (£): 161,820
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Materials Characterisation Materials testing & eng.
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Aerospace, Defence and Marine Manufacturing
Transport Systems and Vehicles
Related Grants:
EP/C538145/1 EP/C538137/1
Panel History:
Panel DatePanel NameOutcome
26 Apr 2005 Structural Prioritisation Panel (Tech) April 2005 Deferred
Summary on Grant Application Form
This project will study the fatigue, damping and impact properties of textile composites, as part of collaborative, interdisciplinary activities between six UK and US universities. Materials under consideration include thermoset 2D braids (carbon/glass hybrid with epoxy), thermoplastic 2D braids (carbon/aramid pre-impregnated with PA/TPU matrix), and 3D angle interlock weaves (also pre-impregnated thermoplastic tapes).Work at Cranfield will investigate experimentally damage initiation and fatigue properties of damaged composites under novel transient tests and damping properties of undamaged and damaged composites. Experimental optimization of composite parameters (braiding angle, plaque thickness, ratio of carbon/glass tows) for fatigue and damping properties will be undertaken.Experimental results will be compared with experimental results from both the UK and US partners.Predictive 3D unit cell FE models developed by the University of Nottingham and analytical and FE models developed by the US partner will be validated for novel transient tests by comparison with Cranfield experimental results.
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