Abstract
Epoxy composites containing both rubbery particles and short or continuous glassy metal ribbons are investigated. Considerable improvement in the fracture toughness, KIc, has been obtained, particularly in composites containing aligned short ribbons where KIc values greater than 4 MPa√m may be achieved. As the volume fraction of the ribbon is increased, so is the fracture toughness. The micromechanisms of toughening and failure processes have also been identified and discussed in the light of the microstructures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 267-283 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Composites Science and Technology |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- General Engineering