Fracture Mechanics of Sub-Laminate Cracks.

Abstract

A monograph is presented which details the analysis and experiment on the mechanics of sub-laminate crack propagation in polymer-based composite laminates. The analytical approach is based on the energy release rate concept of the classical fracture mechanics, in conjunction with a numerical crack propagation simulation technique using finite elements. Main emphasis is placed on statically induced cracks, although fatigue induced cracks are also discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA130782

Entities

People

  • A. S. D. Wang
  • F. W. Crossman

Organizations

  • Drexel University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Cooperation
  • Crack Propagation
  • Cracks
  • Fracture (Mechanics)
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Phenomena
  • Mechanics
  • Micromechanics
  • Physics
  • Simulations

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.