Characterization of microstructures and toughening behavior of fiber-containing toughened nylon 6,6

S. C. Wong, G. X. Sui, C. Y. Yue, Y. W. Mai

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Abstract

The toughening behavior of short glass fiber reinforced toughened polymers was studied using fracture mechanics and microscopic techniques. The essential work of fracture (EWF) analysis shows that the inclusion of short glass fibers not only provided a stiffening effect but also a toughening influence. It was observed that rubber-related toughening and fiber-related toughening were competitive in nature for the reinforced, toughened nylon 6,6. When the matrix stress was substantially reduced by the presence of short fibers via the load-shedding mechanism, rubber toughening was severely curtailed. At higher fiber volume fractions, fiber pull-out work contributed significantly to the enhancement of the specific essential fracture work. Fiber-end plasticity was evident under microscopic examination.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2659-2667
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Materials Science
Volume37
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2002
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Polymers and Plastics

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