Effect of Matrix Properties on Shear Stress in Composite Reinforced with W Fiber under Loading

The effect of yield strength and elastic modulus of matrix on shear stress in two phases of composite reinforced with W fiber under pulse loading was simulated by ANSYS software. The results show that the effect of mechanical properties of matrix on composite should be taken into consideration in designing composite. The matrix with high yield strength and low elastic modulus can reduce the shear stress in W fiber, and is beneficial to keeping the integrity of W fiber during penetration, thus resulting in the improvement of penetration capacity.