Concepedia

Macroscopic Fracture Mechanics of Advanced Composite Materials

M.E. Waddoups, JR Eisenmann, B. Kaminski

Journal of Composite Materials · 1971 · 604 citations · 6 references

Concepts

EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsStructural MaterialsComposite MaterialsFracture MechanicsFracture PropagationMechanics Of Composite MaterialsStrength Of MaterialsComposite Failure MechanismsComposite Fracture MechanicsFracture Of Composite MaterialsStatic StrengthStatic Strength Testing

Abstract

The application of classical fracture mechanics to laminated com posites is discussed. A convenient method is presented for predicting the static strength of a flawed specimen. Theoretical predictions are compared with experimental data for specimens containing two types of flaws.

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