Experimental investigation of a strain softening approach to predicting failure of notched composite laminates

This work describes an experimental investigation of a strain softening approach to the prediction of fracture in notched composite laminates. This approach has been found to more accurately predict fracture of large notched coupons or structures than traditional approaches. Strain softening acco...

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Main Author: Kongshavn, Ingrid A.
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/4484