Characterisation of indentation damage in 0/90 lay-up T300/914 CFRP

High- and low-speed impact tests and quasi-static indentation tests have been conducted on CFRP laminated plates. The resulting damage has been characterised and compared by the use of ultrasonic C-scanning, optical microscopy and X-ray computer microtomography. Repeated quasi-static indentation tests are used to investigate modes of energy absorption in the impact event.