LVI has become a serious threat to the composite industry because it induces complex
failure mechanisms and internal damages which significantly reduce the structural …

This review paper summarizes the current state-of-art and challenges for the future
developments of fiber-reinforced composites for structural applications with multifunctional …

This paper presents finite element simulations of two standardized and sequential tests
performed in polymer–matrix composite laminates reinforced by unidirectional fibers: the …

The purpose of this paper is to explore the effects of different failure criteria including Puck,
Hashin and Chang–Chang criteria on the dynamic progressive failure properties of carbon …

In this paper, the mechanical response of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) plates
subjected to repeated low-velocity impacts is numerically investigated. 3D models of …

Sandwich structures used in transportation and energy industries are commonly subjected
to low-velocity impact in the course of manufacturing, service and maintenance, which can …

The capability to accurately analyse the response of multi-directional composite laminates
during impact events is of high importance for the design of lightweight aircraft structures. In …

The introduction of the spread-tow thin-ply technology enabled the development of
composite plies as thin as 0.020 mm. The availability of composite plies with a broader …

This paper investigates the effect of size and complexity of composite structures on the
formation of low-velocity impact damage via experimental tests and numerical modelling …

Composite materials are now used throughout the marine industry but their susceptibility to
impact events is still an unresolved problem. There is a huge body of work in the area …