Post-mortem through-thickness characterizing of impact fatigue damage in glass fiber/epoxy composite with embedded copper conductor

Imene Bachir Bey, Fatiha Si Ahmed, Yacine Ouroua, Laboratory of Materials and Chemical Process Sciences , University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene , Laboratory of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on October 30, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Composite Materials, Volume 60, Issue 19, Page 1755-1767, August 2026.
Multifunctional composite materials are highly used in high-tech industries; their unique properties make them a major economic asset. However, understanding their complex damage modes remains a challenge which affects the ability to predict the lifespan ...