An investigation of matrix cracking damage evolution in composite laminates – Development of an advanced numerical tool

2014 ◽  
Vol 108 ◽  
pp. 937-950 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Sadeghi ◽  
H. Hosseini-Toudeshky ◽  
B. Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Damage Evolution ◽  
Matrix Cracking ◽  
Numerical Tool

Numerical Investigation of a Stiffened Panel Subjected to Low Velocity Impacts

2015 ◽  
Vol 665 ◽  
pp. 277-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aniello Riccio ◽  
S. Saputo ◽  
A. Sellitto ◽  
A. Raimondo ◽  
R. Ricchiuto
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Investigation ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
Matrix Cracking ◽  
Stiffened Panel ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Formation And Evolution ◽  
The Impact

The investigation of fiber-reinforced composite laminates mechanical response under impact loads can be very difficult due to simultaneous failure phenomena. Indeed, as a consequence of low velocity impacts, intra-laminar damage as fiber and matrix cracking and inter-laminar damage, such as delamination, often take place concurrently, leading to significant reductions in terms of strength and stability for composite structure. In this paper a numerical study is proposed which, by means of non-linear explicit FEM analysis, aims to completely characterize the composite reinforced laminates damage under low velocity impacts. The numerical investigation allowed to obtain an exhaustive insight on the different phases of the impact event considering the damage formation and evolution. Five different impact locations with the same impact energy are taken into account to investigate the influence on the onset and growth of damage.

scholarly journals Modelling Strategies for Simulating Delamination and Matrix Cracking in Composite Laminates

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederic Lachaud ◽  
Christine Espinosa ◽  
Laurent Michel ◽  
Pierre Rahme ◽  
Robert Piquet
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Matrix Cracking ◽  
Modelling Strategies

Reliability Analysis of Ceramic Matrix Composite Laminates

1993 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Thomas ◽  
R. C. Wetherhold
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Ceramic Matrix Composite ◽  
Random Variable ◽  
Ceramic Matrix ◽  
Matrix Cracking ◽  
Bundle Theory ◽  
Fiber Direction ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Failure Models ◽  
Subsequent Failure

At a macroscopic level, a composite lamina may be considered as a homogeneous orthotropic solid whose directional strengths are random variables. Incorporation of these random variable strengths into failure models, either interactive or noninteractive, allows for the evaluation of the lamina reliability under a given stress state. Using a noninteractive criterion for demonstration purposes, laminate reliabilities are calculated assuming previously established load sharing rules for the redistribution of load as the failure of laminae occurs. The matrix cracking predicted by ACK theory is modeled to allow a loss of stiffness in the fiber direction. The subsequent failure in the fiber direction is controlled by a modified bundle theory. Results using this modified bundle model are compared with previous models, which did not permit separate consideration of matrix cracking, as well as to results obtained from experimental data.

Partial Strain Energy Release Rate for Study Matrix Cracking Evolution in Composite Cross-Ply Laminates

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 096369351502400
Author(s):  
Jean-Luc Rebière
Keyword(s):  
Stress Field ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Strain Energy Release Rate ◽  
Strain Energy Release ◽  
Matrix Cracking ◽  
Damage State ◽  
Damage Process ◽  
Cracking Mechanisms ◽  
Observed Damage

Matrix cracking is generally the first observed damage in composite laminates. The stress field distribution in the damaged cross ply laminates is analysed through an approach which uses several hypotheses to simplify the damage state. The proposed cracking criterion involves the respective partial part of the 0° and 90° layers to the damage process. The initiation of transverse and longitudinal cracking mechanisms is predicted.

Evaluation of matrix cracking in composite laminates based on anomaly indices

2020 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. 105841
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Liu ◽  
Bangxin Wang ◽  
Fan Ai ◽  
Daiping Wei ◽  
Lin Bo
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Matrix Cracking
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