Author/Authors :
Saghafi، H. نويسنده Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN), University of Bologna, viale del Risorgimento 2, 40136, Bologna, Italy , , Brugo، T. نويسنده Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN), Alma Mater Studiorum, Universita` di Bologna, viale Risorgimento 2, 40136 Bologna, Italy , , Minak، G. نويسنده Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN), University of Bologna, viale del Risorgimento 2, 40136, Bologna, Italy , , Zucchelli ، A. نويسنده Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN), University of Bologna, viale del Risorgimento 2, 40136, Bologna, Italy ,
Abstract :
In this study, the impact response of glass/epoxy laminates interleaved by Polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers is considered. PCL is a thermoplastic polymer, which is a good choice for toughening epoxy-based composite. The impact tests were conducted on curved laminates and under 24 and 36J. The results showed that the effect of interleaving on impact parameters such as maximum load is negligible, but on the other hand could decrease damaged area significantly. By inserting 30?m of PCL nanofibers between each layer of laminate the damaged area decreased about 27%.
