Damage of carbon fiber reinforced polymer after low-energy impact: a review of failure mechanism and influence of operating conditions

Ivanov D.D., Gubin A.M.
UDC
678.747.2
DOI
10.18577/2307-6046-2025-0-12-88-100
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Ivanov D.D., Gubin A.M. Damage of carbon fiber reinforced polymer after low-energy impact: a review of failure mechanism and influence of operating conditions // Proceedings of VIAM. 2025. No. 12. DOI: 10.18577/2307-6046-2025-0-12-88-100. URL: https://test.viam.ru/en/journal/2025/12/8
Keywords
polymer composite material, carbon fiber reinforced polymer, drop weight impact, impact resistance, crack resistance, delamination, compression after impact
Abstract

The article presents the stages of crack development in the structure of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) when impact loads are applied. The fracture process is a sequence of events in which the rate of formation and consolidation of defects occurs depending on the fundamental constants of the material. The mechanisms of damage formation for polymer composite materials (PCMs) with different reinforcement architectures are significantly different. Typical types of destruction are shown. The practical necessity of identifying, among other factors affecting the impact resistance of carbon fiber reinforced polymer, environmental influences is substantiated.

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