A loss of integrity and the effects of damage on mechanical attributes result in macro/micro-
mechanical failure, especially in composite structures. As a progressive degradation of …

Application of composite materials is on the rise due to several physical and mechanical
advantages. Despite these preferences, development of imperfections and cracks during …

Due to the existence of cracks and defects in composite materials during the manufacturing
process, damage and crack growth in these materials must be anticipated before …

To successfully predict the delamination behaviour of the laminated composite structures
with fibre bridging, the R-curve has to be studied. This work experimentally investigates the …

Nowadays, polymer-based nanocomposites widely used in biocompatible restorative
materials and medical equipment and polymer-based nanocomposites are the most …

Accurate determination of the fracture toughness and the bridging law in a simple way is
meaningful for the composite structural design. This study proposes a semi-analytical …

Abstract A mixed-mode I/II fracture criterion for predicting the fracture response of composite
materials is proposed. This criterion is derived based on a comprehensive study and the …

General and extended minimum strain energy density criterion for orthotropic materials with
unidirectional fibers is employed to anticipate the onset of crack growth. It is postulated that …

The non-linear behavior of cracked body composite materials can originate from toughening
mechanisms in the crack-tip damage zone. Given the damage zone complexity, the residual …

Fracture toughness and bridging law are necessary for characterizing the delamination
behavior with the effect of fiber bridging. Accurate determination of them in a simple way is …