کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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4917608 | 1428523 | 2018 | 11 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: A blended continuum damage and fracture mechanics method for progressive damage analysis of composite structures using XFEM A blended continuum damage and fracture mechanics method for progressive damage analysis of composite structures using XFEM](/preview/png/4917608.png)
Progressive damage analysis of composite structures remains problematic, holding back the full potential of these materials. Widely used continuum damage models feature a heuristical stiffness reduction to reflect damage, resulting in an unrealistic representation of damage patterns. To the end of a more realistic failure representation, this paper proposes a blended methodology for progressive damage analysis of such structures implemented in ABAQUS, combining continuum damage models with a more physically based approach from a fracture mechanics perspective. Matrix cracks are modelled through the eXtended Finite Element Method and delaminations through a cohesive zone model. Validation of the blend on an experimental campaign of open-hole tensile tests shows remarkable predictive capability, in good conformance to experimental failure loads, digital image correlation and acoustic emission measurements - particularly yielding more realistic damage patterns than state-of-the-art continuum damage model implementations.
Journal: Composite Structures - Volume 184, 15 January 2018, Pages 512-522