Affiliation:
1. 1University of East London, Barking Campus, Essex RM8 2AS, England; email gjlake@lla.co.uk
Abstract
Abstract
The use of a fracture mechanics approach based on the strain energy release rate to assess failure due to the growth of fatigue cracks in rubber—cord laminated structures is discussed. The mechanics of crack propagation is considered for cracking either between the plies or around individual cords, and also for crack initiation and growth near cord ends. Energy release rates can be calculated approximately for each of these cases and enable the laminate results to be related to the independently measured crack growth characteristics of the rubber. Experimental energy release rate determinations, from compliance changes produced by propagating model inter-ply cracks by cutting, provide a check on the accuracy of the calculated energies. The approach identifies material properties relevant to laminate failure and indicates the effects of loading, design and construction parameters on the rate and nature of failure.
Subject
Materials Chemistry,Polymers and Plastics
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