Damage tolerance of composite sandwich structures subjected to projectile impactAn experimental investigation was conducted to evaluate the effect of low velocity projectile impact on the strength carrying ability of secondary aerospace structural components fabricated with graphite/epoxy composite materials. The preload and the impact energy combinations necessary to cause catastrophic failure were determined. Those specimens that survived the projectile impact were evaluated for the residual strength.
Document ID
19800050642
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Sharma, A. V. (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Greensboro, N.C., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Meeting Information
Meeting: New horizons - Materials and processes for the eighties