| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 819459 | Composites Part B: Engineering | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This paper deals with an experimental investigation on the bearing failure load of glass fibre/epoxy (GFRP) laminates. The effects of fibre-to-load inclination angle and laminate stacking sequence on the bearing load capacity have been determined experimentally on two different type of laminates: unidirectional and bi-directional (cross-ply). Significant reductions in bearing failure load when fibre inclination angle increases are highlighted. Bearing design formulas are also proposed based on the results of the experiments.
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Authors
Francesco Ascione, Luciano Feo, Franco Maceri,