Model for delamination propagation in multilayered materials at 0°/θ° interfaces: A comparison between experimental and finite elements strain energy release rates

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Abstract

Multilayered delaminated plates are analyzed here using an 2D plate model. Alternative to the existing three-dimensional finite element methods (3D-FEM), the proposed model, named LS1, is a layerwise stress model proving significantly less computationally expensive while accurate and efficient [see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. In particular this paper uses experimental data from different test specimens (DCB, ELS, ADCB, MMF) in a finite element code, which is based on LS1, in order to calculate strain energy release rates (SERR) in different modes of delamination. The focus is on two types of delaminated interfaces 0/0 and 0/45. The obtained SERR results are in very good agreement with the experimental values and, in the case of mixed-mode delamination, they are as accurate as the SERR obtained by 3D-FE models. The other interesting property of the LS1 model is the very fast calculation speed as the SERR can be analytically deduced from interfacial stresses. This relation which only depends on the stacking sequence and the position of delamination is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
PublisherEuropean Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM
ISBN (Electronic)9780000000002
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 - Seville, Spain
Duration: 22 Jun 201426 Jun 2014

Publication series

Name16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014

Conference

Conference16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySeville
Period22/06/1426/06/14

Keywords

  • Interlaminar stresses
  • Layerwise model
  • Multilayer
  • Strain energy relase rate

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