In the framework of the Cost Action CERTBOND (Reliable roadmap for certification of
bonded primary structures), a wide group of researchers from 27 European Countries have …

In a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack, there are many cells and each
single cell has a multi-layer structure. The bipolar plates, membrane electrode assembly …

A methodology for predicting accurately the propagation of delamination under mixed-mode
fracture with cohesive elements is proposed. It is shown that changes in the local mode ratio …

Accurate analysis of composite delamination using interface elements relies on having
sufficient elements within a softening region known as the cohesive zone ahead of a crack …

The analysis of adhesively bonded joints started in 1938 with the closed-form model of
Volkersen. The equilibrium equation of a single lap joint led to a simple governing …

Hybrid composites become popular and are today used in a large number of contemporary
structural applications. When compared to non-hybrid composites, hybridization offers …

This manuscript reviews previous literature on filament-wound polymer composites and their
potential applications as cross arm structures in latticed transmission towers. The current …

An overview is given of the development of methods for the prediction of fatigue driven
delamination growth over the past 40 years. Four categories of methods are identified …

A reliable numerical damage model has been developed for adhesively bonded joints under
fatigue loading that is only dependant on the adhesive system and not on joint configuration …

A cohesive zone interface element degradation law is presented for analyzing delamination
crack propagation under cyclic loading. Development of the law is based on a detailed study …