Date of Award
Spring 2007
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Department
Aerospace Engineering
Committee Chair
David J. Sypeck
Committee Member
Frank Radosta
Committee Member
Yi Zhao
Abstract
Cellular solids are materials whose base material does not always occupy the entire solid fraction available. A number of cellular solids can provide blast protection and absorb impact energy, but few perform well resisting blunt object (ballistic) penetration. In this thesis, a method is proposed for fabricating cellular solids from aramid-epoxy composites that can absorb impact energy and resist blunt object penetration. The aramid-epoxy samples were fabricated using wet-layup techniques, with two different styles of Kevlar 49 woven fabric in a variety of orientations. Test sample density ranged from 0.08 0.23 g/cm3. Different lamination orientations, assembly techniques, and bonding adhesives were investigated and assessed for their effect on quasi-static and dynamic crushing. A maximum plateau stress of 1.5 MPa was recorded with corresponding energy absorption of 4.2 J/g; values comparable to commercially produced metal foams. Methods for prediction of mechanical properties are presented/assessed along with suggestions for further improvements.
Scholarly Commons Citation
Schneider, Jeffrey Arthur, "Fabrication and Compressive Behavior of Corrugated Aramid-Epoxy Cellular Solids" (2007). Master's Theses - Daytona Beach. 228.
https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/228