In this study, mode I critical strain energy release rate (GIc) of unidirectional
E-glass/epoxy was determined by double
cantilever beam (DCB) test. Calculated GIc
was used to initiate delamination in numerical models. The effect of stacking
sequence and fiber orientation of the sublaminates and the effect of thickness
on mode I delamination crack length and GIc
distribution along the specimen width in 0o//0o interface
have been studied using ANSYS®. 3-D 8-node linear interface element
INTER 205 is used to create a predefined crack path. To investigate the fiber
orientation effect, composites with [+θ2,
902, -θ2, 02]s stacking sequences were
modeled. Interlaminar fracture analyses were performed by Virtual Crack Closure
Technique (VCCT). Experimental and numerical critical loads (Pcr) showed a good agreement.
According to the results, while fiber orientation affects significantly the extended
crack length and the GIc
distribution along the specimen width, stacking sequence only affects the GIc distribution.
E-glass/epoxy Double Cantilever Beam Delamination Mode I Fracture
Konular | Makine Mühendisliği |
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Bölüm | Research Article |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 27 Kasım 2017 |
Kabul Tarihi | 20 Kasım 2017 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2017 Cilt: 1 Sayı: 4 |