Fracture Behavior of GFRP Laminates with Nanocomposite Epoxy Resin Matrix

摘要

Nano-sized, functionalized organo-silicate fillers dispersed in the epoxy matrix are one approach that is investigated for improving the delamination resistance of fiber-reinforced composites. The variety of nano-silicate fillers available on the market, of processing conditions and the related characterization effort make it desirable to have a simple, easily analyzed screening method for both, nano-modified resins and laminates. An impact test using hail simulation equipment and visual assessment on glass-fiber laminates with nano-modified epoxy matrix yields rough indications of the effect of nano-modification on the fracture behavior of the specimens that correlate with more sophisticated macroscopic and microscopic characterization.