Influence of Interface on Mechanical Behavior of Al-B[sub.4]C/Al Laminated Composites under Quasi-Static and Impact Loading

In this study, Al-B[sub.4]C/Al laminated composites with high interlayer bonding strength were fabricated by integrated hot-pressed sintering accompanied with hot rolling. The mechanical properties and interface behavior of the Al-B[sub.4]C/Al laminated composites were investigated under quasi-static and impact loading. The results show that the Al-B[sub.4]C/Al laminated composites obtain a high interface bonding strength, because no interlayer delamination occurs even after fractures under quasi-static and impact loads. The Al-B[sub.4]C/Al laminated composites exhibit a better comprehensive mechanical performance, and the fracture can be delayed due to the high bonding strength interface. Moreover, laminated composites can absorb more impact energy than the monolithic material under impact loading due to the stress transition and relaxation.