Modelling Damage in Thin-Walled Structures [Keynote speaker]

Brian G. Falzon, Wei Tan, Louis N. S. Chiu

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Abstract

A high-fidelity composite damage model is presented and applied to predict low-velocity impact damage, compression after impact (CAI) strength and crushing of thin-walled composite structures. The simulated results correlated well with experimental testing in terms of overall force-displacement response, damage morphologies and energy dissipation. The predictive power of this model makes it suitable for use as part of a virtual testing methodology, reducing the reliance on physical testing.  
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 27 Mar 2015
Event3rd International Conference on Buckling and Postbuckling of Composite Laminated Shell Structures - Braunschweig, Germany
Duration: 25 Mar 201527 Mar 2015

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Buckling and Postbuckling of Composite Laminated Shell Structures
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBraunschweig
Period25/03/201527/03/2015

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