Bilinear approximations to the mixed-mode I-II delamination cohesive law using an inverse method
This paper presents an experimental and numerical study of the mixed-mode I-II delamination of unidirectional carbon/epoxy laminates. Double cantilever beam, end-notched flexure and mixed-mode bending tests were conducted in order to cover the full range of mode-mix combinations. Finite element cohe...
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| Language: | eng |
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10773/21144 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/21144 |
| Summary: | This paper presents an experimental and numerical study of the mixed-mode I-II delamination of unidirectional carbon/epoxy laminates. Double cantilever beam, end-notched flexure and mixed-mode bending tests were conducted in order to cover the full range of mode-mix combinations. Finite element cohesive zone models with a bilinear softening cohesive law were subsequently employed to fit experimental load-displacement curves. This required a genetic algorithm to find optimal bilinear softening parameters. Good agreement was achieved between predicted and experimental curves. Furthermore, the bilinear softening parameters showed consistent variations with the global mode-mix that could be interpreted in terms of local damage mechanisms. Nevertheless, further research is needed to define mixed-mode tractions and separations leading to a unique cohesive law. |
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