Fracture Toughness of Particulate Polymer-ceramic Composites

Ruyi Man, Jiacheng Gao and Abhinit Kothari

To advance the design of composite materials, it is important to understand their mechanical behaviors. This study presents the results of experimental measurements of the mechanical behaviors of particulate epoxy-alumina composites. Fracture toughness is measured using three-point bending. Fracture paths are studied using micro- X-ray computed tomography. The effects of ceramic filler volume fraction and size on the fracture toughness and fracture mechanisms are studied. Furthermore, the implications are discussed for designing robust composite materials.

Major: 
Mechanical Engineering
Exhibition Category: 
Engineering
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Jing Du
Location: 
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
206