The Challenges of Testing Composites and the solutions to overcome them
Full characterization of the properties of anisotropic and inhomogeneous composite materials requires a wide range of mechanical tests including tension, compression and shear tests. In qualification and materials development, other test types are used to explore more complex properties, such as open hole tension/compression (OHT/OFC), inter-laminar fracture toughness, compression after impact (CAI), and fatigue. Tests […]
