Progressive failure modeling in notched cross-ply fibrous composites
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Authors
Craugh, Linda E.
Subjects
Finite element method
Composite micromechanics
Delamination
Composite micromechanics
Delamination
Advisors
Kwon, Young W.
Date of Issue
1999-03-01
Date
March 1999
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The objective of this study was to model and simulate progressive failure initiating from a notch tip in a laminated fibrous composite subjected to tensile in-plane loading. The micro/macro-level approach was used for this study. The micro-level analysis used the 3-D unit cell model while macro-level analysis used the finite element analysis technique. A cross-ply laminate with double-edge notches was studied to investigate delamination, fiber splitting, and transverse matrix cracking in the structure. Numerical results were compared to previous experimental work.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Mechanical Engineering
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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Sponsors
Funder
Format
viii, 49 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.