Deformation and fracture characteristics of cenosphere filled epoxies under compressive loading conditions

Nikhil Gupta, Eyassu Woldesenbet

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Abstract

Close cell structured foams are made by incorporation of cenospheres in polymeric materials. Low moisture absorption characteristics and considerably higher compressive strength of these materials compared to open cell structured foams make them suitable for use as core materials in sandwich structured materials. Incorporation of cenospheres in the epoxy resins enhances their impact strength and damage tolerance, especially if these materials are used in sandwich configurations. Present study analyzes and compares the effect of incorporation of cenospheres like flyash and glass microballoons in the epoxy resins on the deformation and fracture behavior of the material. Approach based on determination of local stress intensity factors is used to obtain estimate of the stresses in the material.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2001 Engineering Technology Conference on Energy, ETCE2001. Part B
Subtitle of host publicationOffshore and Artic Operations, Pipeline Technology, Production Technology, Tribology
Pages609-614
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2001
Event2001 Engineering Technology Conference on Energy - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: Feb 5 2001Feb 7 2001

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Engineering Technology Conference on Energy
VolumeB

Other

Other2001 Engineering Technology Conference on Energy
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period2/5/012/7/01

Keywords

  • Cenospheres
  • Compressive Loading
  • Fillers
  • Polymeric Composites

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Energy

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