Probing the compressive failure mechanisms in syntactic foam using X-ray micro-computed tomography

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Abstract

This study aims at characterising the compressive damage mechanisms occurring in syntactic foam containing micro-glass spheres. For this purpose, X-ray micro-computed tomography integrated with an in-situ compressive testing stage was employed for acquiring three-dimensional images at different stages of
compressive strains. It has been found that damage is initiated at the weakest micro-spheres. When uniaxial applied strain is increased, shear collapse bands (SCB) develop around the fragmented micro-spheres due to stress concentration. SCBs are thickened with increase in compressive loading.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages2
Publication statusPublished - 31 Aug 2018
EventBSSM 13th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics - Southampton, United Kingdom
Duration: 28 Aug 201831 Aug 2018
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Conference

ConferenceBSSM 13th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CitySouthampton
Period28/08/1831/08/18
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