A Simplified Layered Beam Approach for Predicting Ply Drop Delamination in Thick Composite Laminates

Khong W Gan; Giuliano Allegri; Stephen R Hallett

doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2016.06.105

A Simplified Layered Beam Approach for Predicting Ply Drop Delamination in Thick Composite Laminates

Khong W Gan, Giuliano Allegri, Stephen R Hallett

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Abstract

The prediction of delamination onset is a challenging task in the design of thick tapered composite laminates, where multiple ply terminations (“drop-offs”) are present. This paper addresses the development of a global-local finite element-based design approach for tapered laminates, whereby layered Timoshenko beam models are employed to predict delamination initiation from individual drop -offs. This modelling strategy provides a fast and conservative method for evaluating the strength of tapered composite laminates. Parametric test cases are presented in order to validate the methodology and understand its limitations. Finally, the application of the tool to a relatively thick tapered composite test specimen comprising multiple ply-drops is demonstrated.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	570-580
Number of pages	11
Journal	Materials and Design
Volume	108
Early online date	7 Jul 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2016.06.105
Publication status	Published - 15 Oct 2016

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Composite
Laminate
Ply Drop-Off
Delamination
Numerical Analysis

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A Simplified Layered Beam Approach for Predicting Ply Drop Delamination in Thick Composite Laminates

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