Prediction of Impact Damage of Composite Laminates Using a Mixed Damage Model

Abstract:

In order to effectively describe the damage process of composite laminates and reduce the complexity of material model, a mixed damage model based on Linde Criteria and Hashin Criteria is proposed for prediction of impact damage in the study. The mixed damage model can predict baisc failure modes, including fiber fracture, matrix tensile damage, matrix compressive damage. Fiber damage and matrix damage in compression are described based on the progressive damage mechanics; and matrix damage in tension is described based on Continuous Damage Mechanics (CDM). Meanwhile, for interlaminar delamination, damage is described by cohesive model. A finite element model is established to analyze the damage process of composite laminate. A good agreement is got between damage predictions and experimental results.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 513-517)
• Pages: 235-237
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.513-517.235
• Online since: February 2014
• Authors: Shi Yang Zhao*, Pu Xue
• Keywords: Composite Laminates, Damage, Delamination, Low Velocity Impact (LVI), Mixed Model

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