Effect of stitch density on the tension-tension fatigue behavior of Vectran?-stitched composite is investigated. T800SC/epoxy composites are stitched using Vectran thread with moderate density (stitch density = 2.8 cm2) and high density (stitch density = 11.1 cm ) stitches. Fatigue life, ...
Results have also shown that the influence of stitch density on low-velocity impact damage is more prominent compared to the effect of stitch thread thickness. Energy consumption for the-impact process is finally discussed with the note that, although absorbed energy is independent of stitch density...