Failure detection of composite materials in sport applications

Declan Davies-Frey, Mark Bowkett, Ewen Constant, Kary Thanapalan*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper investigates methods to monitor and predict the fracture point of a composite material. A solution for users of hockey sticks is developed via experimental research. Samples of continuous carbon fibre laminates with an epoxy resin were produced and tested with a Zwick Z010 machine to perform a three-point bend test and determine the fracture point and behaviour. Sample groups of 4-ply and 7-ply were tested to draw a comparison and suggest appropriate application within the hockey stick. Testing criteria was varied to determine an appropriate comparison criterion between the sample groups and the ductility and stiffness properties were analysed. Finally, this investigation provided further data points for future material selection reference.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication7th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages563-567
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728159539
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Jun 2020
Event7th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2020 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 29 Jun 20202 Jul 2020

Publication series

Name2020 7th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT)

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2020
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period29/06/202/07/20

Keywords

  • carbon fibre
  • Composite
  • failure detection
  • flexural test
  • fracture point

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