Experimental dynamic analysis of polymer-based nanocomposite beams under low-velocity impact loading

An experimental study was performed on low-velocity impact response of nanocomposite beams reinforced with different loadings of nanoclay (0, 3, 5 or 7 wt%). Using two commercially organo-modified nanoclays (Cloisite 30B and Cloisite 15A), as well as two types of manufacturing methods (hand lay-up and vacuum assisted resin transfer molding), a set of composite/nanocomposite beam samples was prepared. To apply identical boundary conditions along...