Progressive Damage Analysis of Laminated Composites Using Element Free Galerkin Method

Article Preview

Abstract:

The aim of the present study is evaluation of the element-free Galerkin method (EFGM) in progressive damage analyses of composite laminates. For this purpose, an orthotropic EFGM formulation is employed which is based on the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT). In progressive damage analysis, the Hashin’s type failure criteria and their degradation rules are used. The obtained damage results from EFGM are compared with the experimental and FEM results.

You might also be interested in these eBooks

Info:

Periodical:

Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 123-125)

Pages:

579-582

Citation:

Online since:

August 2010

Export:

Price:

Permissions CCC:

Permissions PLS:

Сopyright:

© 2010 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Share:

Citation:

[1] T. Belytschko, YY. Lu and L. Gu: Int J Numer Methods Eng 1994; 37: 229-56.

Google Scholar

[2] B. Nayroles, G. Touzot and P. Villon: Comput Mech 1992; 10: 307-18.

Google Scholar

[3] T. Belytschko, P. Krysl: Comput Mech 1996; 17: 26-35.

Google Scholar

[4] O.A. Garcia, E.A. Fancello and C.S. Barcellos, C.A. Duarte: Int J Numer Methods 2000; 41: 1387-400.

Google Scholar

[5] K.I. Tserpes, P. Papanikos and Th. Kermanidis: Fatigue Fract Engng Mater Struct 2002; 24(10): 673-86.

Google Scholar

[6] P.P. Camanho, F.L. Matthews: J Comp Mater 2000; 33: 906-27.

Google Scholar

[7] M.M. Shokrieh, L.B. Lessard: J Comp Mater 2001; 34: 1056-80.

Google Scholar

[8] P. Johnson, F.K. Chang: J Comp Mater, Vol. 35, No. 22/(2001).

Google Scholar