The mechanical performance of plain and plain derivative woven fabrics reinforced composites: tensile and impact properties

Abstract

In this work, the mechanical performance of the plain and plain derivative woven fabric reinforced composites, were investigated. Tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, elongation at break and poison ratio values of the composites were found by tensile tests. In addition, drop-weight impact tests were performed at several impact energies: 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 J in order to characterize the impact resistance, and damage mechanisms of the composite plates. The results reveal that the weaving pattern affects the tensile properties and the impact behaviour of the composites. It is observed that 2/2 matt woven fabric reinforced composite showed the best performance in tensile tests along warp direction; whereas, 2/2 warp rib woven fabric reinforced composite showed the best performance during tensile tests in weft direction. It is also observed that 3/1 matt woven fabric reinforced composite absorbs more energy for perforation than the others.

Keywords:

• Composites
• plain weave
• rib weave
• matt weave
• mechanical performance
• tensile strength
• impact