Abstract
The bridging behaviour of single, inclined Z-pin specimens is studied under Mode I, Mode II and Mixed-Mode loading conditions. The results show that increasing the insertion angle from 0 to 45 degrees has the effect of increasing the delamination resistance by a factor of two under Mode II and Mixed-Mode I/II loading. However, inclined Z-pins have adverse effects on the energy absorbed under Mode I loading.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 |
| Publisher | European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780000000002 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
| Event | 16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 - Seville, Spain Duration: 22 Jun 2014 → 26 Jun 2014 |
Conference
| Conference | 16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 |
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| Country/Territory | Spain |
| City | Seville |
| Period | 22/06/14 → 26/06/14 |
Research Groups and Themes
- Composites UTC
Keywords
- Bridging forces
- Inclined insertion
- Z-pins