| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1467033 | Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing | 2010 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Barely Visible Impact Damage (BVID) can occur when laminated composite material is subject to free edge impact loads in the plane of the laminate and can result in a significant reduction in compressive strength caused by buckle-driven delamination. This paper will report on a semi-analytical fracture mechanics model that predicts the Compression After Impact (CAI) strength of composite laminates subject to in-plane free edge impact. Compression testing has been undertaken on three impacted coupons in order to validate the theoretical results. Analytical results are shown to be on average within 10% of experimental values for the strain at which propagation of damage occurs.
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Authors
Andrew T. Rhead, David Marchant, Richard Butler,