Fatigue life prediction of polymer matrix composites containing initial delamination using thermography
This study investigates the effect of initial delamination on the fatigue behavior and lifespan of composite laminates made of woven glass fabric and epoxy resin. The primary objective is to evaluate the influence of initial delamination on parameters such as fatigue limit, stiffness degradation, an...
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| description | This study investigates the effect of initial delamination on the fatigue behavior and lifespan of composite laminates made of woven glass fabric and epoxy resin. The primary objective is to evaluate the influence of initial delamination on parameters such as fatigue limit, stiffness degradation, and temperature variations using infrared thermography. To investigate the effect of delamination, the specimens were fabricated in three categories: standard, symmetric delamination, and asymmetric delamination. Analysis of thermal data and mechanical results revealed that initial delamination reduced approximately 76.8 % in fatigue life and 15.8 % in fatigue limit. Additionally, specimens with initial delamination exhibited faster stiffness degradation and higher temperature rise, indicating accelerated crack propagation and greater stress concentration. A fatigue life prediction model based on entropy generation and thermal data was developed for both standard and delaminated specimens, demonstrating satisfactory accuracy. The findings of this research can enhance the design and performance of composite structures by improving safety and operational efficiency through non-destructive monitoring and fatigue life prediction. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2a5d4ecbe91a46148cbfee84bb0e869c2025-08-20T01:54:14ZengElsevierPolymer Testing1873-23482025-04-0114510875110.1016/j.polymertesting.2025.108751Fatigue life prediction of polymer matrix composites containing initial delamination using thermographyAmir Mohammad Feizi0Fathollah Taheri-Behrooz1School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, 16846-13114, Tehran, IranCorresponding author.; School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, 16846-13114, Tehran, IranThis study investigates the effect of initial delamination on the fatigue behavior and lifespan of composite laminates made of woven glass fabric and epoxy resin. The primary objective is to evaluate the influence of initial delamination on parameters such as fatigue limit, stiffness degradation, and temperature variations using infrared thermography. To investigate the effect of delamination, the specimens were fabricated in three categories: standard, symmetric delamination, and asymmetric delamination. Analysis of thermal data and mechanical results revealed that initial delamination reduced approximately 76.8 % in fatigue life and 15.8 % in fatigue limit. Additionally, specimens with initial delamination exhibited faster stiffness degradation and higher temperature rise, indicating accelerated crack propagation and greater stress concentration. A fatigue life prediction model based on entropy generation and thermal data was developed for both standard and delaminated specimens, demonstrating satisfactory accuracy. The findings of this research can enhance the design and performance of composite structures by improving safety and operational efficiency through non-destructive monitoring and fatigue life prediction.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941825000650Composite laminatesFatigue lifeInitial delaminationInfrared thermographyEnergy dissipation |
| spellingShingle | Amir Mohammad Feizi Fathollah Taheri-Behrooz Fatigue life prediction of polymer matrix composites containing initial delamination using thermography Polymer Testing Composite laminates Fatigue life Initial delamination Infrared thermography Energy dissipation |
| title | Fatigue life prediction of polymer matrix composites containing initial delamination using thermography |
| title_full | Fatigue life prediction of polymer matrix composites containing initial delamination using thermography |
| title_fullStr | Fatigue life prediction of polymer matrix composites containing initial delamination using thermography |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fatigue life prediction of polymer matrix composites containing initial delamination using thermography |
| title_short | Fatigue life prediction of polymer matrix composites containing initial delamination using thermography |
| title_sort | fatigue life prediction of polymer matrix composites containing initial delamination using thermography |
| topic | Composite laminates Fatigue life Initial delamination Infrared thermography Energy dissipation |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941825000650 |
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