Dynamic Delamination Propagation in Composite Beams
- 1 November 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Composite Materials
- Vol. 25 (11), 1414-1426
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002199839102501102
Abstract
The problem of dynamic delamination growth in composite beams is analyzed using finite clement method. The delaminated beam is modeled as two beams above and below the plane of delamination. Spring elements are used to connect the beams in the uncracked portion. The dynamic energy release rate is calculated from the strain energy in the crack-tip springs. The crack is allowed to propagate when the energy release rate reaches a critical value estimated from experiments. The crack growth histories are compared with results from tests on composite beams containing implanted delaminations. The finite element model is found to be adequate in predicting dynamic delamination growth in laminated composite beams.Keywords
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