Research Article

Dynamic Behavior and Damage Mechanism of 3D Braided Composite Fan Blade under Bird Impact

Table 2

Bird impact test conditions on composites with different braiding angles.

Test numberBraiding angle (°)Launch pressure (MPa)Gelatin bird weight (g)Impact locationImpact velocity (m/s)

B30-01300.422.750% height134.2
B30-02300.423.050% height131.8
B45-01450.422.450% height137.1
B45-02450.423.250% height136.3