Abstract
This paper reviews our recent studies on z-pinning of composite lamiantes. The contents include theoretical, numerical and experimental studies on the Mode I and Mode II z-pinned delamination growth and the corresponding bridging laws. Test methods to evaluate the z-pin bridging law will be discussed. Comparisons of experimental results and theoretical predictions for the z-pinned double-cantilever-beam (DCB) subjected to mode I delamination with a pre-determined bridging law are provided to confirm the reliability of the methods. A parametric study by finite element method (FEM) is presented for both Mode I and Mode II z-pinned delaminations. In addition, the effect of loading rate on z-pinned DCB delamination and the bridging effect of z-pinning on the buckling of composite laminates are also given.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 4th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2005 |
| Pages | 57-67 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics 2005 - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 16 Feb 2005 → 18 Feb 2005 Conference number: 4th |
Publication series
| Name | 4th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2005 |
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Conference
| Conference | Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics 2005 |
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| Abbreviated title | ACAM 2005 |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Melbourne |
| Period | 16/02/05 → 18/02/05 |