Prediction of the compresion-after-impact strength of thin-skin stiffened composite panels

Y. Zhuk, C. Soutis*, I. Guz

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Abstract

The compressive response of thin-skin stiffened composite panels with low velocity impact damage is examined. The finite element method together with the Soutis-Fleck fracture mechanics model is used to predict damage initiation in the form of fibre microbuckling in the 0° plies, propagation and final failure; in the model the impact damage is replaced with an equivalent circular or elliptical open hole. Theoretical results are compared to experimental data and found in good agreement.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)281-287
Number of pages7
JournalAdvanced Composites Letters
Volume9
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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