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Modelling Mesh Independent Transverse Cracks in Laminated Composites with a Simplified Cohesive Segment Method

Luiz F. Kawashita¹, Alexandre Bedos², Stephen R. Hallett³

1 School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF24 3AA, Wales, UK. Email: KawashitaL@cardiff.ac.uk
2 Eole Nationale Supeieure des Mines de Saint-Eienne, F-42023 Saint Eienne, France.
3 Advanced Composites Centre for Innovation and Science (ACCIS), University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TR, UK.