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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 281-287 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Advanced Composites Letters |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering