Abstract
In this paper, a generalized plane strain model is developed for orthotopic composite lamina including transverse crack which satisfies the stress field continuity. An attempt is also made to obtain the cracked unit cell strain energy. It is applied to predict the lamina properties having a uniform distribution of ply cracks. The results can be used in the FEM damage analyses of laminated composites to predict constitutive response of them. It is shown that, the predicted stress/strain behaviors, and the damage initiation are in good agreement with the available experimental results for various cross ply laminates.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 109-112 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Procedia Engineering |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Mesomechanics 2009 - Oxford, United Kingdom Duration: 24 Jun 2009 → 26 Jun 2009 |
Keywords
- Degradation
- FEM damage analyses
- Strain energy
- Transverse crack
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering