The effect of voids on the quasi-static tensile properties of carbon fiber/polymer-laminated composites

Static longitudinal/transverse tensile tests for unidirectional carbon fiber/polymer (T300/924) laminates and laminates with lay-ups [Formula: see text] at various void levels were conducted, and degradations in stiffness/strength were observed with the presence of voids. The void levels were controlled by compression pressure during the compression molding process. The characterization of voids was achieved by digital microscopy image analysis;...