Abstract
The expressions for the strain-energy release rate associated with local delaminations growing from the tips of angle-ply matrix cracks in orthotropic composite laminates loaded in tension are presented. The strain energy release rate and the laminate residual stiffness properties are predicted as functions of matrix-crack density and delamination length.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-22 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2002 |
Keywords
- composite