| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7196056 | Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics | 2018 | 36 Pages |
Abstract
The influence of drilling on mode II critical strain energy release rate (CSERR) of E-glass/epoxy laminated composites was studied in this research. End Notch Flexural (ENF) test configuration was used for mode II characterization. Six different drilling conditions (holes with diameter of 2, 4 or 6â¯mm drilled at the distance of 10 or 15â¯mm from the delamination front) were considered to assess its effect on the mode II delamination. It was observed that CSERR is drastically affected by drilling parameters. Compared to the virgin specimen, 61.25% enhancement in the mode II CSERR was obtained for the sample having a hole with diameter of 2â¯mm drilled at distance of 15â¯mm from the pre-crack front. A finite element analysis was also conducted to display the distribution of CSERR along the delamination front of each sample. It was concluded that drilling has a significant role in the CSERR distribution.
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Authors
Eghbal Jahanian, Afshin Zeinedini,