Numerical analysis of intralaminar failure mechanisms in composite structures : part II : applications

Brian G Falzon, Paola Apruzzese

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Abstract

A three-dimensional continuum damage mechanics-based material model was implemented in an implicit Finite Element code to simulate the progressive intralaminar degradation of fibre reinforced laminates based on ply failure mechanisms. This paper presents some structural applications of the progressive failure model implemented. The focus is on the non-linear response of the shear failure mode and its interaction with other failure modes. Structural applications of the damage model show that the proposed model is able to reproduce failure loads and patterns observed experimentally.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1047-1053
Number of pages7
JournalCompos. Struct.
Volume93
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Damage mechanics Finite element analysis (FEA) Modelling Non-linear behaviour Continuum damage mechanics Failure modes Mechanics Quality assurance Reliability analysis Structure (composition) Three dimensional Damage model Failure load Failure mechanism Fibre reinforced Finite element codes Material models Non-linear response Progressive failure Shear failure mode Structural applications Finite element method

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