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    Characterization and Numerical Simulation of Delamination Propagation Behavior in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite Laminates

    Yu Gong1,*, Jianyu Zhang1, Libin Zhao2, Ning Hu2

    The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.3, pp. 1-2, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011451

    Abstract Advanced carbon fiber reinforced composite materials are increasingly being used in aerospace and other fields. Composite laminate structure is one of the commonly used configurations, but due to weak interlayer performance, interlayer delamination is prone to occur [1]. The occurrence and growth of delamination will seriously affect the overall integrity and safety of composite structures, making it a focus of attention in the design of laminated structures. Accurately characterizing the delamination mechanical properties of composite laminates and simulating delamination propagation behavior is the basis for damage tolerance design and analysis of composite structures with delamination… More >

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    Analysis of Thermomechanical Delamination Mechanisms in Segmented High-Temperature Protective Coatings and Design Maps for the Durable Coatings

    Biao Li1,*

    The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.012788

    Abstract Protective coatings play a crucial role in preserving high-temperature engineering components from environmental degradation [1-3]. The durability of these coatings is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of the components. Introducing a segmented microstructure was recognized as an effective strategy for enhancing the strain tolerance of coatings by mitigating the in-plane stiffness of the coatings, thereby alleviating interface stresses and delamination driving forces. While previous studies on delamination mechanisms in high-temperature protective coatings have predominantly focused on either pure mechanical loading or pure thermal loading conditions (i.e., residual stress) due to their ease of implementation,… More >

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    Analytical Modeling for Asymmetric Four-Point Bend End-Notched Flexure Delamination Testing of Composite Laminates Considering Friction

    Kaixin Xia1, Yu Gong2,*, Xinxin Qi3,4, Libin Zhao3,4,*, Linjuan Wang1

    The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011650

    Abstract The crack tip of the asymmetric four-point bend end-notched flexure (4AENF) delamination testing under shear loading often exhibits a proportion of mode I component, making it a typical mixed-mode I/II problem. Characterizing the total fracture toughness in 4AENF laminates is crucial for understanding the delamination phenomenon in composites. In this study, 4AENF tests were conducted on carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy asymmetric laminates to evaluate the total interlaminar fracture toughness under shear loading conditions. Additionally, the variation of interlaminar fracture toughness in asymmetric laminates with different fiber orientation angles was considered. Theoretical modelling was performed using an More >

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    Quantitative Identification of Delamination Damage in Composite Structure Based on Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors and Model Updating

    Hao Xu1, Jing Wang2, Rubin Zhu2, Alfred Strauss3, Maosen Cao4, Zhanjun Wu1,*

    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 785-803, 2024, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.051393 - 20 September 2024

    Abstract Delamination is a prevalent type of damage in composite laminate structures. Its accumulation degrades structural performance and threatens the safety and integrity of aircraft. This study presents a method for the quantitative identification of delamination identification in composite materials, leveraging distributed optical fiber sensors and a model updating approach. Initially, a numerical analysis is performed to establish a parameterized finite element model of the composite plate. Then, this model subsequently generates a database of strain responses corresponding to damage of varying sizes and locations. The radial basis function neural network surrogate model is then constructed More >

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    Interfacial Delamination in High-Temperature Coatings with Segmented Microstructures

    Biao Li1,*

    The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.25, No.1, pp. 1-2, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09818

    Abstract High-temperature coatings are extensively used in aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines to protect hot-section components from harsh operating environments [1]. Representative high-temperature coatings include thermal barrier coatings and environmental barrier coatings, which are applied to substrates made of superalloy and ceramic matrix composites, respectively. The durability of the coatings is of significant importance for the structural integrity of the components [2-4]. A segmented microstructure was widely used to improve the coatings' durability. A network of through-thickness vertical cracks is introduced into the outer layer of the coatings, which increases the compliance of the coatings… More >

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    Delamination Identification for FRP Composites with Emphasis on Frequency-Based Vibration Monitoring-A Review

    Mengyue He1, Zhifang Zhang1,*, Karthik Ram Ramakrishnan2

    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 213-256, 2018, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2018.05122

    Abstract Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite laminates are now commonly used in many structural applications, especially in the aerospace industry, where margins of safety are kept low in order to minimise weight. Timely detection and assessment of damage (in particular delaminations) in composite laminates are therefore critical, as they can cause loss of structural integrity affecting the safe operation of the composite structures. The current trend is towards implementation of structural health monitoring (SHM) systems which can monitor the structures in situ without down time. In this paper, first, the current available SHM techniques for delamination… More >

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    High Velocity Impact Behaviour of Layered Steel Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composite (SFRCC) Panels

    Amar Prakash1, Srinivasan, S. M.2, Rama Mohan Rao, A.3

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.42, No.1, pp. 75-102, 2014, DOI:10.3970/cmc.2014.042.075

    Abstract Behaviour of layered steel fibre reinforced cementitious composite (SFRCC) panels is studied under high velocity impact of short projectiles. The panels consist of slurry infiltrated fibre concrete (SIFCON) layers in external faces and an intermediate (core) layer of latex modified concrete (LMC) and steel wire mesh embedded in cement sand slurry. In order to minimize acoustic impedance mismatch at the interfaces, judiciously selected materials are provided in the layers with appropriate lay-up sequences. For relative evaluation of high velocity impact performances of these panels', impact experiments are conducted in controlled environment. Two most commonly used… More >

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    Prediction of Delamination Onset and Critical Force in Carbon/Epoxy Panels Impacted by Ice Spheres

    Jennifer D. Rhymer1, Hyonny Kim1

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.35, No.2, pp. 87-117, 2013, DOI:10.3970/cmc.2013.035.087

    Abstract Polymer matrix composite structures are exposed to a variety of impact threats including hail ice. Internal delamination damage created by these impacts can exist in a form that is visually undetectable. This paper establishes an analysis methodology for predicting the onset of delamination damage in toughened carbon/epoxy composite laminates when impacted by high velocity ice spheres (hailstones). Experiments and analytical work focused on ice sphere impact onto composite panels have determined the failure threshold energy as a function of varying ice diameter and panel thickness, and have established the ability to predict the onset of More >

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    Finite Element Analysis of Delamination inWoven Composites under Quasi-Static Indentation

    M. C. Song1, B.V. Sankar1, G. Subhash1, C. F. Yen2

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 67-85, 2013, DOI:10.3970/cmc.2013.035.067

    Abstract Delamination initiation and propagation in plain woven laminates and 3D orthogonal woven composites during short beam shear (SBS) test were analyzed using finite element (FE) analyses. Two kinds of 3D woven composites, containing single z-yarns and double z-yarns, were considered. The FE models were guided by experimental observations from SBS tests for the same material systems. A series of mechanisms including creation and evolution of matrix cracks and delaminations were modeled discretely. The force-displacement curves obtained from the FE simulations were compared with those from experiments. Further parametric studies were conducted to investigate the effects More >

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    The Effect of Tow Gaps on Compression after Impact Strength of Robotically Laminated Structures

    A. T. Rhead1, T. J. Dodwell1, R. Butler1,2

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 1-16, 2013, DOI:10.3970/cmc.2013.035.001

    Abstract When (robotic) Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) is used to manufacture aerospace components with complex three dimensional geometries, gaps between fibre tows can occur. This paper explores the interaction under compressive load of these tow gaps with impact damage. Two coupons with different distributions of tow-gaps were impacted. Results indicated that the area of delamination is smaller for an impact directly over a tow gap where the tow gap is situated close to the non-impact face. Subsequent Compression After Impact (CAI) testing demonstrated that both the formation of sublaminate buckles and subsequent growth of delaminations is More >

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