Effect Of Friction On Matrix Damage In Unidirectional Composites
Abstract
An analytical model is developed for the study of fracture behavior of unidirectional composites containing a transverse crack and longitudinal damage. Of particular interest is the effect of friction on the growth of longitudinal matrix damage. A consistent shear lag constitutive relationship is employed to take into account the load carrying capacity of the matrix. The resulting governing equations are solved numerically. The initiation as well as stable growth of matrix damage can be predicted in terms of composite microstructural properties and damage configuration. The results show that the high stress region at the tip of a longitudinal matrix split influences the failure of the adjoining fibers. The introduction of friction within the matrix split in the form of a closed crack retards the split growth. © 1992 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Recommended Citation
V. G. Mukunda and L. R. Dharani, "Effect Of Friction On Matrix Damage In Unidirectional Composites," Advanced Composite Materials, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 195 - 205, Taylor and Francis Group; Taylor and Francis, Jan 1992.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1163/156855192X00044
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Analytical model; Composites; Crack; Friction; Point stress; Shear lag; Splitting; Unidirectional
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1568-5519; 0924-3046
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2023 Taylor and Francis Group; Taylor and Francis, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1992
Comments
National Science Foundation, Grant None