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Modelling low velocity impact induced damage in composite laminates

Shi, Yu
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Soutis, Constantinos
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University of Chester; University of Manchester
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2017-07-26
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The paper presents recent progress on modelling low velocity impact induced damage in fibre reinforced composite laminates. It is important to understand the mechanisms of barely visible impact damage (BVID) and how it affects structural performance. To reduce labour intensive testing, the development of finite element (FE) techniques for simulating impact damage becomes essential and recent effort by the composites research community is reviewed in this work. The FE predicted damage initiation and propagation can be validated by Non Destructive Techniques (NDT) that gives confidence to the developed numerical damage models. A reliable damage simulation can assist the design process to optimise laminate configurations, reduce weight and improve performance of components and structures used in aircraft construction.
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Shi, Y., & Soutis, C. (2017). Modelling low velocity impact induced damage in composite laminates. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Modern Processes, 3(1), 14-26. DOI: 10.1186/s40759-017-0029-x
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SpringerOpen
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Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Modern Processes
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http://hdl.handle.net/10034/620583
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10.1186/s40759-017-0029-x
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en
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2198-7874
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