Defects in composite structures: Its effects and prediction methods–A comprehensive review

K Senthil, A Arockiarajan, R Palaninathan… - Composite structures, 2013 - Elsevier
The principal aim of this paper is to present a comprehensive literature survey on the
defects, like debonds/delamination in composite joints/structures, focusing on the effect of …

An efficient and versatile use of the VCCT for composites delamination growth under fatigue loadings in 3D numerical analysis: the Sequential Static Fatigue algorithm

LM Martulli, A Bernasconi - International Journal of Fatigue, 2023 - Elsevier
Composite materials are susceptible to delamination when undergoing fatigue loads. Being
able to accurately and efficiently predict the fatigue propagation of a delamination defect …

[HTML][HTML] Dynamic crack growth based on moving mesh method

F Fabbrocino, MF Funari, F Greco, P Lonetti… - Composites Part B …, 2019 - Elsevier
A new methodology to predict dynamic crack propagation under generalized loading
conditions is proposed. The numerical modeling combines structural mechanics and moving …

Interlaminar thermal effect analysis of steel bridge deck pavement during gussasphalt mixture paving

Y Liu, Z Qian, D Zheng, M Zhang - International Journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
In this research, the effect of high-temperature asphalt concrete paving on the interlaminar
shear behaviour between the steel bridge deck pavement (SBDP) and the orthotropic steel …

A novel method for calculation of strain energy release rate of asymmetric double cantilever laminated composite beams

MM Shokrieh, A Zeinedini - Applied Composite Materials, 2014 - Springer
In this research, a novel data reduction method for calculation of the strain energy release
rate (SERR) of asymmetric double cantilever beams (ADCB) is presented. For this purpose …

Application of the local cohesive zone method to numerical simulation of composite structures under impact loading

O Shor, R Vaziri - International Journal of Impact Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
A novel technique for efficient modelling of progressive delamination in large-scale
laminated composite structures is presented and applied to the simulation of two dynamic …

Study of impact on helicopter blade

I Tawk, J Aubry, P Navarro, JF Ferrero… - Engineering Failure …, 2012 - Elsevier
This article presents a study of damage in structures that are similar to helicopter blade
sections, subjected to an impact. These complex composite structures were impacted by a …

Bi-directional fluid–structure interaction for large deformation of layered composite propeller blades

J Kumar, FH Wurm - Journal of Fluids and Structures, 2015 - Elsevier
Bi-directional fluid–structure interaction becomes important when viscous flow changes the
geometry of the domain significantly because of the pressure load. Large deformation in …

A novel implementation of the cohesive zone model for the fatigue propagation of delamination in composites using a sequential static fatigue algorithm

S Safaei, A Bernasconi, M Carboni… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Composite materials are particularly exposed to delamination under fatigue loading
conditions, which can significantly compromise their structural integrity. The ability to …

A study on thermal buckling and mode jumping of metallic and composite plates

J Gutiérrez Álvarez, C Bisagni - Aerospace, 2021 - mdpi.com
Composite plates in post-buckling regime can experience mode jumping in their buckling
shape, suddenly increasing the number of half-waves. This phenomenon can be …