Characterisation of cryogenically cycled autoclave & ATL CF/PEEK laminates using 3-D X-ray CT

David M. Grogan; Sean B. Leen; Conchúr M.Ó. Brádaigh

Characterisation of cryogenically cycled autoclave & ATL CF/PEEK laminates using 3-D X-ray CT

David M. Grogan, Sean B. Leen, Conchúr M.Ó. Brádaigh

Mechanical Engineering

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Abstract

Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques including optical microscopy and 3-D X-ray computed tomography (CT) are used to characterise and compare the defect content and damage formation in cryogenically cycled CF/PEEK specimens manufactured using two distinct processing methods: autoclave and automated tape laying (ATL). Significant differences in void volume content as well as transverse microcrack density are observed in the specimens post-cycling, with the presence of large air gaps in the ATL specimens likely contributing to the observed damage accumulation behaviour.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2015
Event	20th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2015 - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 19 Jul 2015 → 24 Jul 2015

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Conference	20th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2015
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Copenhagen
Period	19/07/15 → 24/07/15

Keywords

Automated Tape Laying (ATL)
Cryogenic cycling
Defects
NonDestructive Testing (NDT)
Thermoplastic composites

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Characterisation of cryogenically cycled autoclave & ATL CF/PEEK laminates using 3-D X-ray CT

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