Transverse Matrix Cracking in a Sandwich Beam with Cross-Ply Facings Subject to a Uniform Pressure

Author

Victor Birman, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

An approach to the estimate of transverse matrix cracking and degradation of the stiffness of sandwich beams with cross-ply facings is presented. Using this approach, it is shown that initial transverse cracking limited to a part of the span does not result in a noticeable degradation of the stiffness and probably may be disregarded, with a possible exception of fatigue problems.

Recommended Citation

V. Birman, "Transverse Matrix Cracking in a Sandwich Beam with Cross-Ply Facings Subject to a Uniform Pressure," Mechanics Research Communications, Elsevier, Jan 2001.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/S0093-6413(01)00161-6

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0093-6413

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2001 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2001