Compression Analysis of Hollow Cylinder Basalt Continuous Filament Epoxy Composite Filled with Shape Memory Wire

This paper presents an experimental investigation into the compression behavior of shape memory alloy hybrid composites (SMAHC) subjected to quasi-static loading as it relates to the rotation effects of shape memory wire in basalt continuous filament (BCF) direct rov-ing epoxy composite. Two types of BCF direct roving reinforced epoxy composite speci-men were prepared: one type was filled with shape memory wire and the other type had no shape memory wire. Compression strengths of two specimens per type are analyzed. Specimens were prepared by hand layup at room temperature for curing. For a composite specimen, four-layer BCF direct roving reinforced epoxy composite was prepared. The effect of shape memory wire on the maximum load bearing capacity of resultant speci-mens after quasi static damage was experimentally investigated. Results of compression testing for two specimens per type of BCF and SMAHC showed that composite specimens with four layer BCF direct roving reinforced epoxy composite has higher load capacity than SMAHC specimens with rotated wire between second and third layer. The weak inter-face between shape memory wire and the matrix may be due to incompatibility of materi-als.