Non-Linear Failure Analysis of FRP Laminates Composed of UD Laminae – a Comparison of the Author's Predictions with Test Results from the Worldwide Failure Exercise in the UK –

Abstract:

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 251-252)
• Pages: 181-196
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.251-252.181
• Online since: October 2003
• Authors: Ralf Georg Cuntze
• Keywords: Failure Criteria UD Laminae, Failure of Laminates, Non-Linear Behaviour of Laminates

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