3D interfacial debonding during microbond testing: Advantages of local strain recording

The microbond (MB) test is the most widely adopted micromechanical test to characterize fibre matrix interfaces but typically lacks reliability and output for determining multi-parameter interface models. In the current research, the MB test is enhanced by incorporating Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) sen...

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Published in:Composites science and technology 2020-07, Vol.195, p.108163, Article 108163
Main Authors: Dsouza, R., Antunes, P., Kakkonen, M., Jokinen, J., Sarlin, E., Kallio, P., Kanerva, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bragg gratings
Cohesive zone modelling
Composite materials
Crack propagation
Damage assessment
Debonding
Droplets
Epoxy resins
Finite element analysis (FEA)
Glass fibres
Interface
Interfacial cracks
Mechanical properties
Strain
Studies
Three dimensional models
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Summary:The microbond (MB) test is the most widely adopted micromechanical test to characterize fibre matrix interfaces but typically lacks reliability and output for determining multi-parameter interface models. In the current research, the MB test is enhanced by incorporating Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors for local fibre strain monitoring. Strain-force data is used to analyse and validate the type and paramter values of a cohesive zone modelling (CZM) basis in the three-dimensional interface damage model. For the prepared epoxy resin droplets, that are used as a benchmark case, a bi-linear CZM traction-separation law is fitted for each droplet. The results confirm the selection of maximum FBG strain, force–strain profile with the two primary peaks in the force–strain derivative, and the peak force to be valid for proper interface characterization. The analysis of the performed tests clearly reveal the droplet fracture process to consist of four distinct stages. Only after the first stage, interfacial crack propagation independent of the point on perimeter is achieved. Full debonding occurs during the fourth stage. [Display omitted] •Microbond tests with local strain data is proven to produce valid interface model.•Fracture of epoxy droplets develops in four different stages of propagation.•Debond of epoxy droplets is quasi-static until the last fourth stage of damage.•Microdroplet tests were successfully monitored using Fibre Bragg Grating sensors.
ISSN:0266-3538
1879-1050
DOI:10.1016/j.compscitech.2020.108163