Abstract
This paper presents a three-dimensional continuum damage mechanics-based material model which was implemented in an implicit finite element code to simulate the progressive intralaminar degradation of fibre reinforced laminates. The damage model is based on ply failure mechanisms and uses seven damage variables assigned to tensile, compressive and shear damage at a ply level. Non-linear behaviour and irreversibility were taken into account and modelled. Some issues on the numerical implementation of the damage model are discussed and solutions proposed. Applications of the methodology are presented in Part II
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1039-46 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Composite Structures |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 03 Jul 2010 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Ceramics and Composites