On modelling the residual strength of impact damaged, compression loaded laminates

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Abstract

A methodology is presented to predict the residual compression strength of impact damaged composite laminates by considering the competing failure modes of local delamination buckling and compression failure. The minimum delamination buckling load and the location of the first local region to buckle are determined by a Rayleigh-Ritz analysis to account for the multiple delamination locations. Poisson's ratio mismatch between sublaminates and possible bending-stretching coupling behavior of the delaminated regions. The compression failure load is determined by a modified maximum strain criterion applied in the delaminated region. The minimum delamination buckling and compression failure loads can be compared to the global buckling load to predict initial failure. For non-catastrophic failures, failure sequences are predicted in an iterative manner. Analytical predictions for sequential failure modes and loads correlate well with experimental results on AS4/3501-6 panels. A comparative evaluation of various delamination buckling models and their accuracy in predicting experimental results is also presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)109-119
Number of pages11
JournalNational SAMPE Technical Conference
Volume21
StatePublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes
Event21st International SAMPE Technical Conference - Atlantic City, NJ, USA
Duration: Sep 25 1989Sep 28 1989

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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