One dimensional modelling of failure in laminated plates by delamination buckling

Herzl Chai*, Charles D. Babcock, Wolfgang G. Knauss

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Abstract

When low speed objects impact composite laminated plates delamination may result. Under inplane compression such delaminations may buckle and tend to enlarge the delaminated area which can lead to loss of global plate stability. This process is modelled here in a first attempt by a delaminating beam-column wherein the local delamination growth, stability and arrest are governed by a fracture mechanics-based energy release rate criterion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1069-1083
Number of pages15
JournalInternational Journal of Solids and Structures
Volume17
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1981
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNSG-1483

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