An Analytical Method for Predicting Delamination Onset and Growth induced by Matrix Cracks under Quasi-Static loading

An analytical model for the onset and growth of delaminations induced by matrix cracks under static loading is proposed. The model introduces four distinct configurations of delaminations originating from crack tips, which are applicable to cross-ply and general symmetrical laminates subjected to tension or tension + shear.<br/><br/>The...

Investigating Planar Delamination Behavior in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Panels: An evaluation of delamination criteria

The relation between planar delamination growth, induced by transverse quasi-static load case, and the coupon delamination validation tests was investigated by evaluating the delamination criteria. The delamination criterion that allowed to describe planar delamination growth was the strain energy density criterion. An analytical study was...