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Failure analysis of thick composites
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2013
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Erdem, Melek Esra
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A three-dimensional finite element model is constructed to predict the failure of a hybrid and thick laminate containing bolted joints. The results of the simulation are compared with test results. The simulation comprises two main challenging steps. Firstly, for a realistic model, a 3D model is established with geometric nonlinearities and contact is takeninto account. The laminated composite model is constructed by 3D layered elements. The effect of different number of elements through the thickness is investigated. The failure prediction is the second part of the simulation study. Solutions with and without progressive failure approach are obtained and the effect of progressive failure analysis for an optimum simulation of failure is discussed. The most appropriate failure criteria to predict the failure of a thick composite structure is also investigated by considering various failure criteria. By comparing the test results with the ones found from the finite element analyses, the validity of the developed model and the chosen failure criteria are discussed.
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Composite materials.
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Laminated materials.
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Failure analysis (Engineering).
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Materials
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Finite element method.
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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/22399
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M. E. Erdem, “Failure analysis of thick composites,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2013.
