Finite element models for predicting crack growth characteristics in composite materials

Two dimensional and quasi-three dimensional, linear elastic finite element models for the prediction of crack growth characteristics, including crack growth direction, in laminated composite materials are presented. Mixed-mode crack growth in isotropic materials, unidirectional and laminated composi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Buczek, Matthew B.
Other Authors: Engineering Mechanics
Format: Others
Language:en_US
Published: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2019
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/87211