Affiliation:
1. Department of Aeronautical Structures and Materials The Royal Institute of Technology S-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract
In this paper a method, called the Damage Zone Model (DZM), is used for predicting strength of composites with through-the-thickness cracks. The DZM is based on the two fundamental parameters unnotched tensile strength (σ0) and apparent fracture energy (G*c). The damage zone, developed at a notch in the composite, is modelled as a crack with cohesive forces acting on the crack surfaces. Redistribution of stresses and change in stiffness is accounted for in the model. For comparison, strengths are also calculated by semi-empirical methods such as the inherent flaw and the point stress criteria.Experimental results for three point bend (TPB), single edge notch (SEN) and compact tension (CT) quasi-isotropic carbon/epoxy specimens are presented. Some results for specimens made from randomly oriented short glass fiber/polyester specimens are also discussed. The damage zone model is shown to accurately predict fracture load, load- deformation behaviour and damage zone sizes in these types of laminates.
Subject
Materials Chemistry,Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Ceramics and Composites
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