Infrared thermography to evaluate thermoplastic composites under bending load. (15th December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boccardi, Simone; Carlomagno, Giovanni Maria; Meola, Carosena; Simeoli, Giorgio; Russo, Pietro
• Is Part Of: Composite structures. Volume 134(2016)
• Page Start: 900
• Page End: 904
• Publication Date: 2015-12-15
• Subjects: Infrared thermography -- Thermo-elastic effects -- Thermoplastic composites -- Cyclic bending tests; Composite construction -- Periodicals; Composites -- Périodiques; 624.18
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2015.08.120
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-8223

Abstract

Abstract: Thermoplastic matrix-based composites are becoming ever more popular due to their many advantages over both metals and thermoset matrix-based composites. In particular, they can be tailored by the addition of a compatibilizing agent to the matrix, which allows to create a multitude of materials. Of course, each of these materials requires characterization for an appropriate exploitation. In this context, infrared thermography represents a viable inspection means since it is non-contact, non-intrusive and can be used to monitor the entire existence of a product, from its manufacturing process to completion as well as in-service life. In this work, several composite materials based on a polypropylene matrix, which may be neat, or modified by addition of a certain amount of a specific compatibilizing agent, and reinforced with glass, or jute, woven fibres are considered and subjected to cyclic bending tests. Infrared thermography is used for monitoring the bending event.