... element structural analysis and damage progression tracking modules. In this paper, Mode I interlaminar and intralaminar fracture toughness G IC of composites are examined by computational simulation. Results show that computational simulation has a good predictive capability for monitoring damage...

... materials computational simulation damage degradation durability fracture laminates structural degradation fracture (materials) Levon Minnetyan l and Christos C. Chamis 2 The Compact Tension, C(T), Specimen in Laminated Composite Testing REFERENCE: Minnetyan, L. and Chamis, C. C., "The Compact...

... defects such as partial-thickness flaws and through-the-thickness slits on the durability of pressurized cylindrical shells is examined in detail. Calibration Computational Simulation Cylindrical Shells Damage Degradation Durability Fracture Fracture Toughness Mapping Pressure Pressure...

... Accurate computational simulations require combining established numerical procedures, including modeling techniques, with accurate material characterizations. Accurate computational simulations also require an understanding of the physical phenomenon represented in a particular problem...

... extending crack length, where slow crack growth, stable crack growth, and rapid crack growth regions are easily identified. Graphical results are presented to illustrate the effectiveness and versatility of the computational simulation for (1) evaluating mixed-mode interlaminar fracture, (2) for identifying...