Finite Element Analysis of Composite Laminates

✍ Scribed by O. O. Ochoa, J. N. Reddy (auth.)

• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Year: 1992
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 111
• Series: Solid Mechanics and Its Applications 7
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Composite materials are increasingly used in aerospace, underwater, and automotive structures. To take advantage of the full potential of composite materials, structural analysts and designers must have accurate mathematical models and design methods at their disposal.
The objective of this monograph is to present the laminated plate theories and their finite element models to study the deformation, strength and failure of composite structures. Emphasis is placed on engineering aspects, such as the analytical descriptions, effective analysis tools, modeling of physical features, and evaluation of approaches used to formulate and predict the response of composite structures.
The first chapter presents an overview of the text. Chapter 2 is devoted to the introduction of the definitions and terminology used in composite materials and structures. Anisotropic constitutive relations and Iaminate plate theories are also reviewed. Finite element models of laminated composite plates are presented in Chapter 3. Numerical evaluation of element coefficient matrices, post-computation of strains and stresses, and sample examples of laminated plates in bending and vibration are discussed. Chapter 4 introduces damage and failure criteria in composite laminates. Finally, Chapter 5 is dedicated to case studies involving various aspects and types of composite structures. Joints, cutouts, woven composites, environmental effects, postbuckling response and failure of composite laminates are discussed by considering specific examples.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Overview....Pages 1-4
Mechanics of Composite Laminates....Pages 5-36
Finite Element Analysis of Composite Laminates....Pages 37-109
Failure: Damage Initiation and Progression....Pages 111-130
Case Studies....Pages 131-197
Back Matter....Pages 199-213

✦ Subjects

Mechanics; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Civil Engineering; Automotive Engineering