摘要

The present study focuses on a developed crack density-based model for evaluating thematerial properties of an orthotropic composite ply containing a specified matrix-cracking density. Furthermore, more complementary details of this model, including a closed form solution for evaluating the stress fields as well as stiffness degradation of a damaged ply, will be presented. The derived relations will be applied for evaluating the master plot curve, which is applicable for obtaining the finite fracture toughness (G(mc)) of laminated composites. The obtained results will be compared with the available experimental results.

  • 出版日期2017