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Impact Behaviors of Epoxy/Synthetic Fiber Composites

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Synthetic fiber-reinforced epoxy composites have a broad spectrum in structural applications. The study of impact behavior of a structural element is a prime focus for any engineer or designer. The current chapter explain various impact testing methods, failure modes in impact testing, and factors affecting the impact strength of synthetic fiber-reinforced epoxy composites. Major testing methods used to analyze the impact behavior of composites are discussed in details along with different failure modes. Energy transferred from matrix to reinforcing fibers and the fracture mechanism in different testing methods are also elaborated. The methods used to enhance the impact toughness of composites are also highlighted in different sections.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, India

    Manish Kumar Lila

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India

    Akarsh Verma & Swapnil Sureshchandra Bhurat

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  1. Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangsue, Bangkok, Thailand

    Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa

  2. Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai

  3. Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB),, Bangsue, Bangkok, Thailand

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  4. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

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Lila, M.K., Verma, A., Bhurat, S.S. (2022). Impact Behaviors of Epoxy/Synthetic Fiber Composites. In: Mavinkere Rangappa, S., Parameswaranpillai, J., Siengchin, S., Thomas, S. (eds) Handbook of Epoxy/Fiber Composites . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8141-0_55-1

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