Strength distributions and size effects for 2D and 3D composites with Weibull fibers in an elastic matrix

International Journal of Fracture

Volumn 115, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 41-85

  Mahesh, Sivasambu ^a   Phoenix, S Leigh ^a   Beyerlein, Irene J ^b  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

^b LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

Chain of bundles model; Fracture of fibrous composites; Monte Carlo simulation of failure

Indexed keywords

COMPOSITE MATERIALS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; ELASTICITY; FAILURE (MECHANICAL); FIBERS; MONTE CARLO METHODS;

SIZE EFFECTS;

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS;

COMPOSITE; FRACTURE MECHANICS;

EID: 0036577861     PISSN: 03769429     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1015729607223     Document Type: Article

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