Impact responses and residual flexural properties of narrow CFRP laminates

This study aims to identify the impact responses and residual flexural properties of narrow carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminates using the energy profile diagram (EPD). A serial of impact tests was performed with different thicknesses of narrow CFRP laminates to examine the damage process and extent from initiation to complete breakage. The quasi-static three-point bending tests were carried out to characterize the degradation of...