By applying a closed-form analytical solution Hwu and Fan (1998) for an anisotropic half-plane, the contact characteristics of unidirectional continuous fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) composites are investigated. The particular condition of a rigid parabolic cylinder in normal sliding contact with the composite is evaluated. The influence of FRP composite matrix material, friction coefficient, fiber material, fiber orientation, and fiber volume fraction on the surface contact pressure are determined and evaluated by comparison to published experimental data and results from the finite element method. From the analytical results, several important trends for the contact characteristics of fiber-reinforced plastics are ascertained and discussed with respect to the wear and design-ability of FRP materials.

Issue Section:
Technical Papers
Keywords:
sliding friction, fibre reinforced composites, polymers, tribology, finite element analysis, plastics, mechanical contact, materials properties
Topics:
Composite materials, Fiber reinforced plastics, Fibers, Pressure, Cylinders, Anisotropy, Friction, Sliding friction
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