Analysis of Mode I Interlaminar Fracture Behavior in Unidirectional CFRP Laminates (2nd Report, Examination of Interlaminar Deformation)

Kazuo Arakawa, Kiyoshi Takahashi

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    Abstract

    Double cantilever beam (DCB) specimens were used to study mode I interlaminar fracture of unidirectional carbon fiber/epoxy composites. An improved analytical model was introduced to analyze the crack opening displacement {COD) of the DCB specimen. Theoretical values of COD were compared with those measured by moiré interferometry to evaluate an effective interlaminar tensile modulus and strain in the vicinity of a crack tip. The results showed that the modulus plays an important role in increasing the values of COD, and that there is a correlation between the modulus and the strain.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)967-971
    Number of pages5
    JournalTransactions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Series A
    Volume60
    Issue number572
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1994

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Materials Science(all)
    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Mechanical Engineering

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