Polymer Engineering and Science · 1978 · 100 citations · 11 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsStructural EngineeringStructural MaterialsComposite MaterialsComposite StructuresFiber-reinforced CompositesMechanics Of Composite MaterialsStrength Of MaterialsStress-strain BehaviorFailure Criteria For CompositesFiber-reinforced MaterialsLaminate TheoryLaminated CompositesLamination TheoryShort Fiber CompositesShort-fiber Composite Mechanics
Abstract The strength of randomly oriented short fiber composites has been modeled by a quasi‐isotropic laminate. Lamination theory and a failure criterion will be used to approximate the stress‐strain response of a composite as it is loaded to failure. Experimental data are presented and compared with the maximum‐strain failure criterion.
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