Modelling the postbuckling behaviour of impacted composite aerostructures

Paola Apruzzese, Brian G Falzon, Robin Olsson

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Abstract

Two approaches to modelling the effects of embedded defects and impact damage in composite aerostructures are presented. These differ in the manner n which the damage is represented; one as an equivalent delamination and the other as a soft inclusion with non-linear homogenized material properties. These techniques are applied to study the effects of defects and impact damage on the performance of composite panels.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication17th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM17)
Place of PublicationEdinburgh (UK)
PublisherInternational Committee on Composite Materials
Number of pages12
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Bibliographical note

17th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM17)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
27 - 31 Jul 2009

Keywords

  • Delamination Impact damage Postbuckling Soft inclusion Stiffened panel Glass ceramics Composite panels Embedded defects Homogenized material Impact damages Impacted composites Postbuckling behaviour Defects

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