Methods and models for fibre–matrix interface characterisation in fibre-reinforced polymers: a review

S AhmadvashAghbash, I Verpoest… - International …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The fibre–matrix interface represents a vital element in the development and
characterisation of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs). Extensive ranges of interfacial …

[HTML][HTML] Recent developments in the protection of wind turbine blades against leading edge erosion: Materials solutions and predictive modelling

L Mishnaevsky Jr, A Tempelis, N Kuthe, P Mahajan - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Leading edge erosion of wind turbine blades is the most often observed damage
mechanism of wind turbines, which causes also a lot of costs for maintenance and repair. In …

A phase field approach to simulate intralaminar and translaminar fracture in long fiber composite materials

A Quintanas-Corominas, J Reinoso, E Casoni… - Composite …, 2019 - Elsevier
The development of predictive numerical methods, which accurately represent the
progressive failure of long fiber composite materials, is nowadays required for the …

On cohesive element parameters and delamination modelling

X Lu, M Ridha, BY Chen, VBC Tan, TE Tay - Engineering Fracture …, 2019 - Elsevier
The cohesive element (CE) has been widely used to model delamination in laminated
composites. The penalty stiffness, interfacial strength and fracture toughness are three CE …

Multi-scale characterization and modelling of the transverse compression response of unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced epoxy

J Chevalier, PP Camanho, F Lani, T Pardoen - Composite Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
Thick unidirectional fiber reinforced RTM6 epoxy resin specimens were processed by resin
transfer molding and tested in transverse compression. Homogenized response from …

A phase field approach enhanced with a cohesive zone model for modeling delamination induced by matrix cracking

A Quintanas-Corominas, A Turon, J Reinoso… - Computer Methods in …, 2020 - Elsevier
The progressive damage analysis of fiber-reinforced composite materials is a challenging
task, especially when complicated cracking scenarios arise due to the onset and …

A combined phase-field and cohesive zone model approach for crack propagation in layered structures made of nonlinear rubber-like materials

MR Marulli, A Valverde-González… - Computer Methods in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The development of new high-tech products often requires the optimization of structural
components having layer-based arrangements. The primary focus of the present study is the …

A methodology to simulate low velocity impact and compression after impact in large composite stiffened panels

A Soto, EV González, P Maimí, JA Mayugo… - Composite …, 2018 - Elsevier
Low velocity impact events significantly reduce the mechanical performance of composite
structures even though the damage might be barely visible. Numerical simulations can be …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization and analysis of the interlaminar behavior of thermoplastic composites considering fiber bridging and R-curve effects

B Tijs, S Abdel-Monsef, J Renart, A Turon… - Composites Part A …, 2022 - Elsevier
Thermoplastic composites can enable the development of new manufacturing techniques to
make the aviation industry more sustainable while at the same time greatly benefit cost …

[HTML][HTML] A rule of mixtures approach for delamination damage analysis in composite materials

A Taherzadeh-Fard, A Cornejo, S Jiménez… - Composites Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study aims at investigating the delamination behavior of laminated composites
in different loading modes within a homogenization theory of mixtures. The delamination …