3D finite element analysis of multiple transverse cracking in hybrid cross-ply composite laminates

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Volumn 18, Issue 9, 1999, Pages 776-797

  Venu Kumar, N ^a   Pradhan, B ^a   Rao, N S ^a  

^a INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (India)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COMPUTATIONAL COMPLEXITY; CRACK INITIATION; EPOXY RESINS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS; GRAPHITE FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS; LOAD TESTING; PLASTIC LAMINATES; STIFFNESS; STRAIN RATE;

MULTIPLE TRANSVERSE CRACKING; STRAIN ENERGY RELEASE RATE;

LAMINATED COMPOSITES;

EID: 0345072530     PISSN: 07316844     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/073168449901800901     Document Type: Article

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