Mode II delamination fracture characterization of fiber reinforced composite materials /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Corleto Mena, Carlos Roberto, 1961-
Other Authors:	Hogan, Harry A. (degree committee member.), Letton, Alan (degree committee member.), Schapery, Richard A. (degree committee member.)
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	1990.
Subjects:	Composite materials > Delamination. Fracture mechanics. Strength of materials. Major mechanical engineering. Academic theses
Online Access:	ProQuest, Abstract Link to OAKTrust copy

Description
Abstract:	Analytical and experimental procedures to determine the mode II delamination fracture toughness of unidirectional and multidirectional fiber reinforced composites have been developed using a J-integral approach. Linear and nonlinear beam theory were used to analyse the End Loaded Split laminate beam specimen to derive an approximate expression for the J-integral. A test method to evaluate the J-integral has been proposed. An experimental program has been performed which affecting mode II delamination of unidirectional and multidirectional composites. Mode II delamination fracture physics studies have been conducted and correlated to the microscopically obtained mode II delamination fracture toughness values. Strain fields ahead of crack tips are included and their usefulness in understanding mode II delamination has been addressed.
Item Description:	Typescript (photocopy). Vita. "Major subject: Mechanical engineering."
Physical Description:	xiv, 214 leaves : illustrations ; 29 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.