Open and Filled Hole Static Tensile Strength Characterization of Metal MatrixComposite SCS-9/Beta21s

摘要

SCS-9/Beta 21s has a reduced gauge thickness, in comparison with other metalmatrix composites, due to a smaller diameter fiber. This reduced gauge thickness makes it an attractive candidate for the skin of hypersonic vehicles. Tensile testing of (0/90) sub 2s and (O/+ or -45/90) sub s laminates was performed at room temperature, 482 deg C, and 650 deg C. Both notched and unnotched specimens were tested. Notched specimens, open and filled hole, had a width-to-diameter ratio of six. Materials 7075-T6 and Mar-m-246 were used as pins in the filled hole tensile testing. Analytical work was completed to predict material properties, elastic and plastic stress concentration factors, residual stresses, and failure strengths. Damage was documented in the form of fiber-matrix debonding, matrix cracking, fiber failure, and plasticity.... SCS-9, Beta 21s, Open Hole, Filled Hole, Metal Matrix Composite, Notch, Static Tensile.