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Dependence of fracture toughness of composite laminates on interface ply orientations and delamination growth direction
M. KönigJanis Andersonssubject
Fiber pull-outFracture toughnessMaterials scienceDelaminationComposite numberGeneral EngineeringCeramics and CompositesComposite materialComposite laminatesReinforcementExperimental researchdescription
A critical review has been performed of the published experimental research concerning delamination onset and growth in composite laminate interfaces of different lay-ups under single-mode loadings. It was found that, depending on the loading mode and interface lay-up, the traditional fracture toughness characterization by unidirectionally reinforced composite tests can lead to marked under- or overestimation of material resistance to crack growth. Empirical models of fracture toughness as a function of delamination front orientation with respect to reinforcement directions of the adjacent laminae have been validated and their applicability range established.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-01 | Composites Science and Technology |