[HTML][HTML] Comparison of two progressive damage models for predicting low-velocity impact behavior of woven composites

Y Kumar, M Rezasefat, SC Amico, A Manes… - Thin-Walled …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research focuses on comparing the two progressive damage models available in the
explicit nonlinear finite element software LS-Dyna. To explore the prediction capabilities in …

Decoding ceramic fracture: Atomic defects studies in multiscale simulations

J Chang, H Li, Z Chen, JD Hogan - International Journal of Mechanical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microstructural atomic defects, including voids, cleavage, and inclusions, are commonly
observed in alumina materials, and their impact on mechanical properties, such as fracture …

Finite element simulation of axial crushing of flat and C-channel composite coupons using a modified mesomodel

A Rajaneesh, M Bruyneel - International Journal of Impact Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The present article investigates the axial crushing behavior of IM7/8552 material system.
Two types of specimens are considered-(a) flat coupons with saw-tooth trigger and (b) C …

Research on size effects in the low‐velocity impact (LVI) and compression after impact (CAI) characteristics of composite laminates

X Zou, W Gao, W Xi - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The load‐bearing capacity and failure characteristics of composite structures are closely
related to their dimensions. In this study, low‐velocity impact, ultrasonic non‐destructive …

[HTML][HTML] Phase Field Modelling of Failure in Thermoset Composites Under Cure-Induced Residual Stress

A Balaji, D Dumas, O Pierard - Journal of Composites Science, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study examines the residual stress induced by manufacturing and its effect on failure in
thermosetting unidirectional composites under quasi-static loading, using Finite Element …

Numerical investigation of the low-velocity impact response of 3D orthogonal woven composite plates with preloads

L Min, H Xiong, C Mao, X Xu, Z Zhang… - Mechanics of Advanced …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Three-dimensional orthogonal woven composites (3DOWCs) offer significant advantages in
engineering applications due to their designability for spatial structures and ability to …

Interfacial damage analysis of spiral skeleton-polyurethane composites based on a cohesive contact approach

X Xue, Z Ye, F Lai - Materials Today Communications, 2024 - Elsevier
Debonding at the wire/matrix interface is a critical failure mode for spiral skeleton-
polyurethane composites. In this work, the interfacial damage characteristics were …

Numerical Prediction of Compressive Residual Strengths of a Quasi-Isotropic Laminate with Low-Velocity Impact Delamination

CY Park, YS Joo, MS Kim, B Seo - International Journal of Aeronautical …, 2024 - Springer
The residual strength of a delaminated skin is critical for the safety of aircraft made of
composite materials. This paper presents a numerical investigation of the compressive …

Impact behavior analysis of carbon fiber‐reinforced polymer composites via a data‐driven scheme with Artificial Neural Network approach

S Hiremath, Y Jung, J Oh, TW Kim - Polymer Composites - Wiley Online Library
In this study, the impact performance of carbon fiber‐reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites
under low‐speed impact conditions was investigated using a data‐driven approach. Both …

Modelling coupons at dome area of composite pressure vessels: from a 2D-shell to a 3D-solid formulation, with comparison to test results

M Bruyneel - ECCM21–European Conference on Composite …, 2024 - orbi.uliege.be
This paper describes a methodology developed to accurately model the material properties
in the dome area of composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV). First, a COPV is …