Abstract
This paper describes in-plane shear mechanical properties of woven fabric reinforced plastics by the static and dynamic ±45° tension test method. Using the tension-type SHB apparatus, the dynamic tension tests were performed. 8-types of specimens were used. 2-types of epoxy resin (thermo-set and thermo-plastic) were combined with 4-types of fibers (E-glass, T-glass carbon, and aramid fiber). Comparing their mechanical properties, especially, the shear of glass fiber specimens more dependent on strain rate than other specimens.
