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Empirical models for matrix cracking in a CFRP cross-ply laminate under static- and cyclic-fatigue loadings

✍ Scribed by Keiji Ogi; Manabu Takahashi; Shigeki Yashiro

Publisher: Society for Plastic Engineers
Year: 2011
Tongue: English
Weight: 230 KB
Volume: 32
Category: Article
ISSN: 0272-8397
DOI: 10.1002/pc.21192

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Abstract

This paper presents empirical models for predicting matrix crack density in a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) cross‐ply laminate under static‐fatigue and cyclic‐fatigue loadings. First, a modified slow crack growth (SCG) law, that covers the whole range of stress ratio R of tension‐tension fatigue (0 ≤ R ≤ 1), was proposed. The modified SCG law and three conventional SCG laws were then combined with Weibull's probabilistic failure concept for predicting fatigue matrix crack density in a cross‐ply laminate. Matrix crack density was expressed as a function of R, the maximum stress in the transverse ply and the number of cycles. Next, fatigue tests were performed for R of 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 1 to determine the applicability of these four models. Finally, constant fatigue life (CFL) diagrams were investigated based on the modified model. POLYM. COMPOS., 2011. © 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers

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