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Model of delamination propagation in brittle-matrix composites under cyclic loading

  • J. Andersons*
  • , M. Hojo
  • , S. Ochiai
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Kyoto University

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Abstract

A model of interlaminar fatigue crack growth based on damage accumulation ahead of the crack is proposed. Linear cumulative assumption is used for damage estimation, and a quadratic failure criterion is applied for complex interlaminar loading. Model parameters are determined from mode I and mode II fatigue tests, and used to predict mixed-mode delamination propagation rate. Comparison of theoretical prediction with mixed-mode test results for different brittle graphite FRP at several mode- and load ratios show reasonable agreement.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)431-450
Number of pages20
JournalJournal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites
Volume20
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001

Keywords

  • Cyclic loading
  • Delamination
  • Laminated composite

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