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Experimental assessment of mixed-mode partition theories for generally laminated composite beams

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posted on 2015-01-13, 14:36 authored by Christopher HarveyChristopher Harvey, Matthew R. Eplett, Simon WangSimon Wang
Three different approaches to partitioning mixed-mode delaminations are assessed for their ability to predict the interfacial fracture toughness of generally laminated composite beams. This is by using published data from some thorough and comprehensive experimental tests carried out by independent researchers (Davidson et al., 2000 and 2006). Wang and Harvey’s (2012) Euler beam partition theory is found to give very accurate prediction of interfacial fracture toughness for arbitrary layups, thickness ratios and loading conditions. Davidson et al.’s (2000) non-singular-field partition theory has excellent agreement with Wang and Harvey’s Euler beam partition theory for unidirectional layups. Although Davidson et al.’s partition theory predicts the interfacial fracture toughness of multidirectional layups reasonably well, overall Wang and Harvey’s Euler beam partition theory is found to give better predictions. In general, the singular-field approach based on 2D elasticity and the finite element method gives poor predictions of fracture toughness.

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  • Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering

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  • Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

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Composite Structures

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HARVEY, C.M., EPLETT, M.R. and WANG, S., 2015. Experimental assessment of mixed-mode partition theories for generally laminated composite beams. Composite Structures, 124, pp. 10-18

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2015

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NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Composite Structures. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version will be subsequently published in Composite Structures.

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0263-8223

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  • en

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