Finite Element Modelling of Microdamage Development and Stiffness Reduction in Polymer Fiber Composites

2008
Andrejs Pupurs, Jānis Vārna

Microdamage in composites reduces the performance and durability of the material. The stiffness is reduced because of the micro-damage which increases with the applied load.

Keywords
micromechanics, fiber cracks, debonding, stiffness reduction, FEM modeling

Pupurs, A., Vārna, J. Finite Element Modelling of Microdamage Development and Stiffness Reduction in Polymer Fiber Composites. Mechanics. Vol.28, 2008, pp.97-106. ISSN 1407-8015.

Publication language
English (en)