Enhancement of Charpy Impact Value by Electron Beam Irradiation of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer

Abstract

  Influences of electron beam irradiation on Charpy impact value of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) have been investigated. The irradiation, which is one of short-time treatments, enhanced the Charpy impact value of CFRP. Furthermore, strengthening of carbon fiber, ductility enhancement of polymer and interface effects on impact test explains the impact value enhancement of CFRP.