Transverse strength of composites containing optical fibers

Gregory Paul Carman; Clare A. Paul; George P. Sendeckyj

doi:10.1117/12.152769

8 September 1993 Transverse strength of composites containing optical fibers

Gregory Paul Carman, Clare A. Paul, George P. Sendeckyj

Proceedings Volume 1917, Smart Structures and Materials 1993: Smart Structures and Intelligent Systems; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.152769
Event: 1993 North American Conference on Smart Structures and Materials, 1993, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Abstract

The effect of embedded optical fibers on the transverse strength of an AS4/3501-6 composite is experimentally evaluated. The test data are compared with an existing analytical model where applicable. Parametric studies reported on include varying the optical fiber's physical size, coating thickness, and adhesion between the optical fiber and the composite. Results demonstrate that for certain cases the transverse strength can be degraded as much as 50%, however for small diameter optical fibers the strength reduction is negligible. Furthermore, polyimide coated optical fibers appear to have less of an effect on transverse strength than do uncoated optical fibers. It is suggested, both analytically and experimentally, that an optimal coating thickness exists to minimize the degradation in transverse strength.

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Gregory Paul Carman, Clare A. Paul, and George P. Sendeckyj "Transverse strength of composites containing optical fibers", Proc. SPIE 1917, Smart Structures and Materials 1993: Smart Structures and Intelligent Systems, (8 September 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.152769

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