Delamination crack originating from transverse cracking in cross-ply composite laminates under extension

Based upon the Stroh formalism for anisotropic elastic materials and upon the method of eigenfunction expansion, the stress redistribution due to delamination cracks originating from transverse cracking is examined from [90/0], and [0/90], laminates under extension. The structure of the solution, in the form of a series expansion, is determined from the eigenvalue equation resulting from appropriate near-field conditions. To complete the solution, use is made of a boundary collocation technique in conjunction with the eigenfunction series that includes a large number of terms, enough to represent the elastic state throughout the appropriate domain concerned. The fracture mechanics parameters, such as stress intensity factors and energy release rates, are calculated and the major characteristics of stress distribution are discussed. The stability of delamination cracks is examined for varying ratios of ply thickness in terms of the energy release rate.     

Matrix crack initiation and progression in compositelaminatessubjected to bending and extension

An experimental investigation of matrix crack initiation and progression inglass/epoxy laminates of differentstacking sequences is presented. The laminates have beenloaded in extension and bending, and the degree ofdamage as function of the load has beenrecorded. The changes in certain elastic properties caused by the damagewere also measured, andare compared to results from a previously developed approximate analytic model. Anenergyrelease rate resistance curve is adopted in an attempt to describe the initiation and progression ofmatrixcracks in the laminates. The amount of cracking is also viewed in relation to the straintransverse to the fibres inthe ply under consideration, and the ply stresses at the onset of crackingare calculated. The different damageevolution criteria are compared to the experimental results,and their validity and reliability are discussed. By use ofthe ply strain transverse to the fibres as acritical parameter for damage evolution, the load–deformation curves ofthe tested laminates aresimulated taking damage progression into account.     

Analysis of energy release rate for cracked laminates

1.IntroductionFailurebehaviorofcompositematerialsandsomeothermaterialslikewoodsandorientedpolymersaregovernedbyanisotropicandheterogeneouscharacteristics(Suoetal.,l99l,O'Brien,l987)I"21.ltiswell-knownthattheelasticstressfieldatthecracktiphasaninversesquarerootsingularityforgenerallyanisotropicbuthomogeneousmaterials(Hoenig,1982)l,l.ForheterogeneousmatCrials,aslongastheelasticmoduliarecontinuousanddifferentiablefunctionsofthespatialcoordinates,thisinversesquarerootsingularitystillprevails(Eis…     

Cohesive modeling of transverse cracking in laminates under in-plane loading with a single layer of elements per ply

This study aims to bridge the gap between classical understanding of transverse cracking in cross-ply laminates and recent computational methods for the modeling of progressive laminate failure. Specifically, the study investigates under what conditions a finite element model with cohesive X-FEM cracks can reproduce the in situ effect for the ply strength. It is shown that it is possible to do so with a single element across the thickness of the ply, provided that the interface stiffness is properly selected. The optimal value for this interface stiffness is derived with an analytical shear lag model. It is also shown that, when the appropriate statistical variation of properties has been applied, models with a single element through the thickness of a ply can predict the density of transverse matrix cracks.     

基于响应面法的纤维金属层合板抗弹性能优化设计

纤维金属层合板因其复合材料的各向异性和层合结构特征而具有较好的可设计性，开展金属纤维层合板的优化设计研究对其力学性能的增强和轻量化具有重要意义。为提高纤维金属层合板的抗弹性能，基于响应面分析法对纤维金属层合板的铺层方向和铺层厚度进行了优化设计。采用Box-Behnken方法进行方案设计，以纤维金属层合板各铺层相对厚度比为设计变量，以结构的比吸能为设计目标，根据设计的方案进行参数化建模获取样本点，在对设计样本进行方差分析和参数估计的基础上，建立了结构比吸能的响应面模型并验证了其精确度。采用遗传算法对响应面方程进行寻优分析，通过显式动力学计算程序ABAQUS/Explicit验证优化效果。最终，在最优的铺层方案下，层合板的质量减小了11.70%，能量吸收增加了19.40%，抗弹性能显著提升。     

Variational analysis of transverse cracking and local delamination in [θm/90n]s laminates

A displacement-based variational model is developed to study the effects of transverse cracking and local delaminations in symmetric composite laminates. In the model, the crack shape is assumed to be a function of crack density and delamination length. Using a variational approach with the principle of minimum potential energy, governing equations are derived. The effective Young’s modulus E_x and energy release rate G are theoretically examined as a result of local delaminations.     

模拟长纤维增强树脂层合板冲击损伤的数值方法

建立了一套模拟树脂层合板低速冲击下损伤过程的方法.该方法采用Mindlin板模型并考虑板的大变形,使用以前提出的一种修正的Newmark时间积分方案进行层板的动态分析,全面考虑了复合材料的脱层破坏、基体开裂和纤维断裂等破坏形式及其相互作用.还建立了一种适合于 Mindlin板的计算应变能释放率的方法;构造了一种连续的罚函数来动态加人弹簧约束以考虑脱层间的接触效应;证明了球板之间的冲击过程是刚性系统,应使用A（α）稳定的数值方法求解;实现了模拟过程中的自适应分析.使用所开发的软件NBHULI完成了长纤维增强碳/环氧复合材料层板在低速冲击下损伤过程的模拟,取得了一些重要的结果.     

基于铺层参数的铺层方式与纤维分布协同优化的层合板最大刚度设计

纤维增强复合材料层合板的弹性性质依赖于单层板的纤维含量(体分比)以及铺层方式(总层数、各单层的厚度与铺设方向)。本文研究在给定材料用量条件下层合板的最大刚度设计问题,采用铺层参数作为铺层方式的描述参数、以铺层参数和单层板纤维含量体分比在层合板面内的分布的描述参数为设计变量,以层合板的柔顺性最小为目标,建立了铺层方式和纤维分布协同优化的层合板最大刚度设计问题的提法和求解方法,给出了具有最大刚度的层合板最优铺层方式和纤维含量的分布规律的设计实例。     

Residual Stress Measurement in Composite Laminates Using Incremental Hole-Drilling with Power Series

Current methods for incremental hole-drilling in composite laminates have not been successfully applied in laminates of arbitrary construction or where significant variation of residual stress exists within a single ply. This work presents a method to overcome these limitations. Series expansion is applied to each ply orientation separately so that the discontinuities in the residual stresses at ply interfaces can be correctly captured. Temperature variations described by power series are used to set up eigenstrains and consequent stresses which vary in the through-thickness direction. The calibration coefficients at each incremental hole depth are calculated through the use of finite element modelling. The inverse solution employs a least-squares approach which makes the resulting solution insensitive to measurement uncertainty. Robust uncertainties in the residual stress distributions are determined using Monte Carlo simulation. The residual stress distribution is found from that combination of series orders in the different ply orientations that has the lowest RMS uncertainty, selected only from those combinations that have converged. The method is demonstrated on a GFRP laminate of [0₂/+45/?45]_s construction where it is found that transverse cracking of the plies at the inner surface of the hole may have impacted on the accuracy of the results.     

Gradient surface ply model of SH wave propagation in SAW sensors

Investigation of the propagation of the wave in SAW sensors is a basis for the research and design of the sensors. With the advance of the sensor, both the effect of environment on the surface ply and the geometry of waveguide are complicated. To consider the complication, a model with gradient surface ply and multilayer waveguide of SH wave propagation in sensor is proposed. The equation of wave velocity is derived by a transfer matrix method. Through the equation, the function of wave velocity increment via the change of parameters in the surface ply is obtained. The effect of the inhomogeneity on the function is also studied. Finally, some influencing factors of the behavior of the sensor are discussed. This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 59635140), the Doctoral Education Foundation of the Ministry of Education of China and Aeronautics Foundation of China.     

Analysis of complex stress intensities for cracked laminates

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A coupled interface-multilayer approach for mixed mode delamination and contact analysis in laminated composites

An accurate laminate model developed by using multilayer shear deformable plate modeling and interface elements, based on fracture mechanics and contact mechanics, is proposed to analyze mixed mode delamination in composite laminates. Perfect adhesion along the undelaminated portion of the delamination plane is simulated by treating interface stiffnesses as penalty parameters, whereas to enforce interface displacement continuity between plate elements constituting each sub-laminate above or below the delamination plane, the Lagrange multiplier method is used. The governing differential equations are derived through a variational procedure by using a modified total potential energy functional. Results are obtained by numerical integration of the non-linear three-point boundary value problem modeling mixed-mode delamination of the laminate plate subjected to end loading, which accounts also for the frictionless contact condition.The coupling of a penalty procedure with the Lagrange multiplier method, results in an accurate and direct energy release rate evaluation. Comparisons with results available from the literature obtained with a local continuum approach, show that mode partition may be performed to the desired accuracy by refining multilayer plate models for each sub-laminate. In addition, original analytical formulas for mode partition are obtained by coupling the interface approach and fracture mechanics concepts, evidencing the effectiveness of the proposed approach and gaining a better insight into the influence of shear effects on mode decomposition. Numerical computations for practical problems, evidence both the relative simplicity and the efficiency of the proposed model to represent mixed mode interlaminar fracturing as well as crack–face interaction.     

冲击作用下复合材料叠层板层间开裂演化模型

采用双线性特性破坏模型研究了复合材料叠层板层间开裂裂纹的演化, 通过引入弹性/剪切模量的损伤参数, 推导出损伤参数与应变之间的微分方程, 并得到裂纹耗散功率与损伤参数变化率之间的关系. 计算不同初始冲击速度下复合材料叠层板某界面上应变、应变率响应以及损伤参数的演化, 即可得到该界面发生层间开裂的情形及其对剪切模量的影响.通过检查界面各点处的损伤参数是否发生改变, 预测了冲击完成之后复合材料叠层板第1, 2层之间发生层间开裂区域的大小与位置; 该预测结果与实验数据及其他破坏准则计算结果基本相符. 计算结果表明, 在冲击过程中当界面上任意点处的剪应力超过剪切强度后, 该点附近的剪切模量开始发生衰减, 衰减大小随铁球初始冲击速度的增大而增大, 并从靠近冲击中心的位置逐渐向周围递减. 在四边简支边界条件下, 复合材料叠层板的层间开裂区域同样最先出现在界面中靠近冲击点的位置, 区域面积随初始冲击速度的增大不断扩大. 当初始冲击速度足够高时, 第1, 2层界面的两条对称轴上开始出现多个独立的开裂区域.      

Nonlinear progressive damage model for composite laminates used for low-velocity impact

In order to effectively describe the progressively intralaminar and interlam- inar damage for composite laminates, a three dimensional progressive damage model for composite laminates to be used for low-velocity impact is presented. Being applied to three-dimensional （3D） solid elements and cohesive elements, the nonlinear damage model can be used to analyze the dynamic performance of composite structure and its failure be- havior. For the intralaminar damage, as a function of the energy release rate, the damage model in an exponential function can describe progressive development of the damage. For the interlaminar damage, the damage evolution is described by the framework of the continuum mechanics through cohesive elements. Coding the user subroutine VUMAT of the finite element software ABAQUS/Explicit, the model is applied to an example, i.e., carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composite laminates under low-velocity impact. It is shown that the prediction of damage and deformation agrees well with the experimental results.     

PREDICTION OF MODE Ⅰ CRACK PROPAGATION DIRECTION IN CARBON-FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE PLATE

A newly developed Z fracture criterion for the composite materials was introduced, the new concepts of in-plane average strain, in-plane dilatational strain energy density factor and reciprocal characteristic function were presented. Many experimental results show that the Z fracture criterion can be well used to predict the crack propagating direction for mode f crack in carbon-fiber reinforced composite laminates.     

非对称铺层复合材料层合板质量优化设计

复合材料广泛应用于航空航天等领域,追求轻量化设计已经成为研究重点.对复合材料层合板质量优化设计,可以减少层合板的纤维用量,减小层合板的质量,降低成本.首先研究复合材料层合板在承受轴向载荷时,产生的形变量、应力示意图,分析容易发生失效部位;以层合板铺层厚度为设计变量,最大应变、铺层比例等为约束条件,最小化层合板质量为优化...     

EFFECT OF INTERLAYER THICKNESS ON THE MODE I FRACTURE ENERGY RELEASE RATE OF SANDWICH STRUCTURE$^{\bf 1)}$

三明治结构作为载荷传递和连接元件,广泛应用于航空航天、材料表征、柔性电子等领域. 了解其断裂行为和特点能为三明治结构连接件极限载荷的设计提供理论指导. 基于改良弹性地基理论模型,本文提出了一种计算能量释放率的新理论模型,模型中考虑中间层厚度对三明治结构 I 型断裂能量释放率的影响. 结果表明,中间层厚度对三明治结构 I 型断裂的影响存在两个部分：中间层剪切力的影响及中间层引起结构刚度增大的影响. 当无量纲中间层厚度取最大值 2 时,传统模型与有限元计算结果存在 70% 以上的误差;采用本文的模型可以极大地提高精度,将误差降到 5% 以内. 相比改良弹性地基理论只适用于中间层厚度较小的情况,本理论模型的适用范围更广. 此外,利用本模型,本文选取了两个几何参数 (中间层厚度和裂纹初始长度) 和一个材料参数 (模量比) 进行研究. 讨论了剪切效应对结构几何和材料参数的敏感性. 在定载荷的基础上,讨论了几何和材料参数对能量释放率的影响;并在假定结构断裂韧性不变的基础上,得到了几何和材料参数对三明治结构临界载荷的影响规律.     

材料沿厚度方向的非线性对复合材料层板分层的影响

基于修正的Ｈａｈｎ－Ｔｓａｉ非线性本构关系,用准三维有限单元分析了由层间应力引起的材料沿厚度方向的非线性对复合材料层板分层后屈及能量释放率的影响,结果表明材料非线性对能量释放率的影响与后屈曲形态密切相关,其中对Ⅱ型分层能量释放率的影响较大,而分层尖端应力场降低,局部变形增大。     

Strain energy release rate for interfacial cracks in hybrid beams

The finite element modeling and fracture mechanics concept were used to study the interfacial fracture of a FRP-concrete hybrid structure. The strain energy release rate of the interfacial crack was calculated by the virtual crack extension method. It is shown that the crack growth has three phases, namely, cracking initiation, stable crack growth and unstable crack propagation. The effects of geometric and physical parameters of the hybrid beam on the energy release rate were considered. These parameters include Young’s moduli of the FRP, the concrete and the adhesive, thickness of the FRP plate and adhesive, and the distance of FRP plate end from the beam end. The numerical results show that the energy release rate of the interfacial crack is influenced considerably by these parameters. The present investigation can contribute to the mechanism understanding and engineering design of the hybrid structures.