The Analysis of a Z-Fiber Reinforced Plate.

Abstract

Z-fiber reinforcement is being examined for its ability to increase the through-the-thickness strength of advanced composite laminates, joints and structural interfaces. This report describes the results of an analysis effort that had the goal of developing an understanding of the mechanics of z-fiber reinforcement. Specific issues that were addressed in these analyses include thermal loadings, crack initiation, crack growth and load transfer.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 11, 1995
Accession Number
ADA311486

Entities

People

  • David J. Barrett

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Divison

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Composite Materials
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fiber Reinforcement
  • Fuselages
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Naval Aviation
  • Shear Modulus
  • Shear Stresses
  • United States Naval Academy

Readers

  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.