Abstract
The present study focuses on a developed crack density-based model for evaluating the material properties of an orthotropic composite ply containing a specified matrix-cracking density. Furthermore, more complementary details of this model, including a closed form solution for evaluating the stress fields as well as stiffness degradation of a damaged ply, will be presented. The derived relations will be applied for evaluating the master plot curve, which is applicable for obtaining the finite fracture toughness (Gmc) of laminated composites. The obtained results will be compared with the available experimental results.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 131-141 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 25 Jan 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Free Keywords
- fracture toughness
- matrix cracking
- micromechanics
- stiffness degradation
- symmetric laminates
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- General Mathematics
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
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