Constitutive equations for elastoplastic composites with imperfect bonding

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Abstract

Closed-form constitutive relations are given for the prediction of the overall response of unidirectional fiber-reinforced composites having constituents that are elastoplastic materials. In these equations the damage mode of imperfect bonding between the fiber and matrix phases is incorporated. The interface decohesion is represented by two parameters that completely determine the degree of adhession at the interfaces in thenormal and tangential directions. Perfect contact, perfectly lubricated contact, and complete debonding are obtained as special cases. In the elastic region, the average stress-strain relations are given in terms of the effective elastic moduli of the damaged composite, all of which are given by closed-form expressions. The derived constitutive equations can be readily implemented for the analysis of metal matrix composites.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)103-125
Number of pages23
JournalInternational Journal of Plasticity
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
European Office of Aerospace Research and Development
Air Force Office of Scientific ResearchAFOSR-84-0042
U.S. Air Force

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