MICRODROPLET EXPERIMENTAL METHOD

• Fiber matrix interface – potential source of energy absorbing mechanism
• Residual stresses due to CTE mismatch result in radial compression leading to enhanced energy absorption

MICRODROPLET TEST – MODELING APPROACH

MICRODROPLET TEST – MODELING

THERMAL RESIDUAL STRESSES AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

PROGRESSIVE DEBONDING

SUMMARY AND FUTURE SCOPE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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