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Analysis of the Impedance Spectra of Short Conductive Fiber-Reinforced Composites

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Author(s)

Edward J. Garboczi, J M. Torrents, T O. Mason, A Peled, S P. Shah

Abstract

The presence of small amounts of short conductive fibers in a composite of finite matrix conductivity results in the subdivision of the one matrix impedance arc into two separate low and high frequency arcs in the complex impedance plane. These features are attributable to a "frequency-switchable" interfacial impedance on the fiber surfaces, rendering them insulating at DC and low AC frequencies, but conducting at intermediate frequencies. A combination of physical simulations (single wires in tap water) and pixel-based computer modeling was employed to investigate 'the roles of fiber pull-out, debonding, and orientation on the impedance response of fiber-reinforced composites. The ratio of the low frequency arc size to the overall DC resistance (gamma-parameter) is sensitive to pull-out and/or debonding, especially when a fiber just barely makes contact with the matrix. The gamma-parameter is also quite sensitive to fiber orientation with respect to the direction of the applied field. Ramifications for the characterization of cement, ceramic, and polymer matrix composites are discussed.
Citation
Journal of Materials Science
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, -1

Keywords

fibers, cements, composite materials, impedance, orientation, spectroscopy, spreading resistance

Citation

Garboczi, E. , Torrents, J. , Mason, T. , Peled, A. and Shah, S. (2001), Analysis of the Impedance Spectra of Short Conductive Fiber-Reinforced Composites, Journal of Materials Science, , -1, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=916659 (Accessed October 13, 2024)

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Created August 1, 2001, Updated February 17, 2017