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

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 …

Fiber reinforced plastics can absorb energy, in the unlikely event of a crash, on the other
hand, foam improves the structural integrity of the device being filled with. Therefore, foam …

Any attempt to achieve composite laminates with improved damage tolerance to low velocity
impacts must depart from the understanding of the sequence of damage mechanisms taking …

Composite structures are particularly vulnerable to impact which drastically reduces their
residual strength [1–3]. In this work, the influence of laminate thickness, ply-stacking …

Hybrid polymeric composites are currently used in aerospace structures due to their specific
strength and stiffness as well as larger design space. This paper presents an experimental …

This work explores the relationship between different failure mechanisms and compression
after impact (CAI) strength through an advanced finite element analysis. A Continuum …

A major concern affecting the efficient use of composite laminates is the effect of low velocity
impact damage on the structural integrity [1–3]. The aim of this study is to characterize and …

The study of the damage sequence in polymer-based composite laminates during an impact
event is a difficult issue. The problem can be more complex when the plies are thin. In this …

There is a lack of research available on how thin laminates respond to impact and post
impact loads, even though thin structures are used in present-day aircrafts. This …