Image analysis of Kevlar 49 fabric at high strain rate

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Abstract

The investigation of mechanical properties of materials at high strain rates has become increasingly important in recent years. To establish the dynamic behavior of materials the acquisition of full-scale deformation field plays a key role. Traditional strain measuring techniques rely on the use of extensometers and strain gauges. But there are certain limitations of traditional measuring techniques, such as frequency response, rate of loading, and range of strain in which situation non-contacting measuring technique is highly preferred. This paper presents a straightforward measuring technique using image analysis to obtain the deformation of Kevlar 49 fabric over a range of strain rate from 20 to 170 s-1. Based on image analysis results the stress-strain curves of Kevlar 49 fabric at different strain rate were constructed and compared with those based on actuator (LVDT) measurement. Good agreement was achieved between image analysis and LVDT measurement.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSociety for Experimental Mechanics - 11th International Congress and Exhibition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2008
Pages986-991
Number of pages6
StatePublished - Dec 22 2008
Event11th International Congress and Exhibition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2008 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Jun 2 2008Jun 5 2008

Publication series

NameSociety for Experimental Mechanics - 11th International Congress and Exhibition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2008
Volume2

Other

Other11th International Congress and Exhibition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period6/2/086/5/08

Keywords

  • High strain rate
  • Image analysis
  • Kevlar 49 fabric

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials

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