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Experimental characterization of nonlinear, rate-dependent behavior in advanced polymer matrix composites

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In order to support materials selection for the next-generation supersonic civilian-passenger transport aircraft, a study has been undertaken to evaluate the material stress/strain relationships needed to describe advanced polymer matrix composites under conditions of high load and elevated temperature. As part of this effort, this paper describes the materials testing which was performed to investigate the viscoplastic behavior of graphite/thermoplastic and graphite/bismaleimide composites. Test procedures, results and data-reduction schemes which were developed for generating material constants for tension and compression loading, over a range of useful temperatures, are explained.

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  1. NASA Langley Research Center, MS 188E, 23665, Hampton, VA

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Gates, T.S. Experimental characterization of nonlinear, rate-dependent behavior in advanced polymer matrix composites. Experimental Mechanics 32, 68–73 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02317988

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