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The objective of this study is to characterize the fatigue strength of a Kevlar/epoxy laminate composite as well as the benefits obtained by using an epoxy matrix filled by cork powder. Twelve ply laminates, all in the same direction, of woven bi-directional Kevlar 292, were prepared by hand lay-up, using an SR 1500 epoxy resin. The composite sheets were produced by a vacuum moulding process. The addition of cork powder reduces the static strength, however, in terms of fatigue strength a similar behavior was found for both laminates.
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Reis, P.N.B., Ferreira, J.A.M., Costa, J.D.M. et al. Fatigue performance of Kevlar/epoxy composites with filled matrix by cork powder. Fibers Polym 13, 1292–1299 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-012-1292-4
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