A critical plane-based model for mixed-mode delamination growth rate prediction under fatigue cyclic loadings

Yongming Liu, Chao Zhang

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Abstract

A critical plane-based mixed-mode delamination growth model for composite materials under fatigue loadings is proposed in this study. A brief review for mixed-mode delamination is given and the special focus in the study is on a critical plane-based fracture criterion since it can automatically adapt for different local failure modes. An equivalent energy release rate range suitable for fatigue analysis is proposed for the delamination growth rate prediction under general proportional and non-proportional multiaxial loadings. The proposed methodology is validated with extensive experimental data available in the open literature. A general good agreement is observed between model predictions and experimental observations. Finally, some discussion and conclusions are drawn based on the proposed model.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)185-194
Number of pages10
JournalComposites Part B: Engineering
Volume139
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 15 2018

Keywords

  • Composite material
  • Critical plane
  • Delamination
  • Fatigue
  • Mixed-mode

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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