Mode I and Mode II interlaminar fracture toughness of CFRP/magnesium alloys hybrid laminates

摘要

The fiber metal laminates (FML), consisting of carbon fiber reinforced polymer prepregs and magnesium alloys sheets, were introduced, and the Mode I (peel) and Mode II (shear) interlaminar fracture toughness of the FMLs were investigated. The results show that the Mode I interlaminar toughness (0.23kJ/m(2)) of the FMLs is much lower than the Mode II interlaminar toughness (5.81kJ/m(2)), due to the fact that the effects of mechanical interlock to hinder crack propagates is smaller under Mode I loading conditions than under Mode II. The FMLs mainly show adhesive failure and interfacial failure under Mode I loading conditions, while for Mode II loading, it exhibits a degree of epoxy cohesive failure except the adhesive failure and interfacial failure.