Abstract
A study is conducted to examine and predict the micromechanical failure modes in a unidirectional composite when subjected to tensile loading parallel to the fibers. Experimental observations are made at some selected stress levels to identify the initiation and growth of micro damage during loading. The axisymmetric damage model of a concentric cylinder is then utilized to postulate and analyze some failure scenarios.
Volume Subject Area:
Damage Initiation and Prediction in Composites
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