The main objective of this work is to show the ability of solid finite element-based techniques
to accurately predict the onset and progression of matrix cracks and delaminations in …

In this work, the experimental characterization of polymer–matrix and polymer based carbon
fiber reinforced composite laminate by employing a whole field non-contact digital image …

This work presents a thorough description of a short‐beam shear (SBS) test method coupled
with digital image correlation (DIC) for the measurement of shear stress–strain curves of …

This work presents some of the most recent advances in the technologies which could
enable accurate assessment of useful life for composite aircraft fatigue-critical, flight-critical …

Accurate three-dimensional stress-strain constitutive properties are essential to
understanding complex deformation and failure mechanisms for materials with highly …

Manufacturing defects can severely deteriorate the matrix-dominated properties resulting in
degraded strength and fatigue structural performance of composites. In particular, the effects …

This work presents some of the most recent advances in the technologies that enable
accurate structural diagnostics and assessment of useful life for composite aircraft fatigue …

Accurate and efficient full three-dimensional characterization of mechanical properties of
composite materials, including stress-strain curves and strength characteristics, is essential …

Composite materials have several advantages over metallic materials, with their high
specific strength and ability to be elastically tailored to create advantageous structural …

Accurate three-dimensional stress-strain constitutive properties are essential for
understanding of complex deformation and failure mechanisms for glass-fiber and carbon …