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An analytical model for assessing strain rate sensitivity of unidirectional composite laminates

An analytical model for assessing strain rate sensitivity of unidirectional composite laminates
An analytical model for assessing strain rate sensitivity of unidirectional composite laminates
This paper is concerned with modelling the high strain rate (HSR) behaviour of carbon and glass fibre-reinforced composite materials. Unidirectional (UD) composites are analysed as coated fibre bundles composed of many parallel coated fibres, where the mechanical behaviour of each coated fibre satisfies a visco-elastic model consisting of an elastic element connected in parallel with a generalised Maxwell model. Related experiments are designed and achieved on a high rate test machine to determine the material parameters in the model. The model is then used to investigate the effects of HSR on the mechanical properties of unidirectional composites. The theoretical results show a good coincidence with experimental results.
fibre-reinforced composites, dynamic loading, high strain rate behaviour, visco-elasticity, failure strength, ultimate strain
0263-8223
45-54
Wang, W.
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Makarov, G.
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Shenoi, R.A.
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Wang, W.
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Makarov, G.
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Shenoi, R.A.
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Wang, W., Makarov, G. and Shenoi, R.A. (2005) An analytical model for assessing strain rate sensitivity of unidirectional composite laminates. Composite Structures, 69 (1), 45-54. (doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2004.04.017).

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This paper is concerned with modelling the high strain rate (HSR) behaviour of carbon and glass fibre-reinforced composite materials. Unidirectional (UD) composites are analysed as coated fibre bundles composed of many parallel coated fibres, where the mechanical behaviour of each coated fibre satisfies a visco-elastic model consisting of an elastic element connected in parallel with a generalised Maxwell model. Related experiments are designed and achieved on a high rate test machine to determine the material parameters in the model. The model is then used to investigate the effects of HSR on the mechanical properties of unidirectional composites. The theoretical results show a good coincidence with experimental results.

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Published date: 2005
Keywords: fibre-reinforced composites, dynamic loading, high strain rate behaviour, visco-elasticity, failure strength, ultimate strain

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Local EPrints ID: 22992
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/22992
ISSN: 0263-8223
PURE UUID: 3f380bd7-cdc5-4d1b-be41-d021e650556d

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Date deposited: 14 Mar 2006
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 06:42

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Author: W. Wang
Author: G. Makarov
Author: R.A. Shenoi

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