Optimization of performance and failure predictability in composite laminates undergoing progressive failure

Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference

Volumn 8, Issue , 2005, Pages 5275-5293

  Venkataraman, Satchi ^a   Salas, Pablo ^a  

^a UTC Aerospace Systems   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COMPOSITE MATERIALS; FAILURE ANALYSIS; OPTIMIZATION; ROBUSTNESS (CONTROL SYSTEMS); STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS;

COMPOSITE LAMINATES; ENERGY ADSORPTION; FAILURE PATHS; PROGRESSIVE FAILURE;

LAMINATES;

EID: 28844477577     PISSN: 02734508     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.2514/6.2005-2225     Document Type: Conference Paper

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