Progressive failure modeling in notched cross-ply fibrous composites
By: by Linda E. Craugh
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 49
Description: The objective of this study was to model and simulate progressive failure initiating from a notch tip in a laminated fibrous composite subjected to tensile in-plane loading. The micro/macro-level approach was used for this study. The micro-level analysis used the 3-D unit cell model while macro-level analysis used the finite element analysis technique. A cross-ply laminate with double-edge notches was studied to investigate delamination, fiber splitting, and transverse matrix cracking in the structure. Numerical results were compared to previous experimental work.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Young W. Kwon.

"March 1999".

Thesis (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering) Naval Postgraduate School, March 1999.

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