Delamination analysis in advanced composites is required for the laminate design phase
and also during the operation of composite aerospace structures to estimate the criticality of …

In the current work, a direct method of mode partitioning is developed, based on the
application of the partitioned J-integral to strain fields directly measured using Digital Image …

This paper investigates the fracture behavior of aluminum/polymer dissimilar adhesively
bonded joints at different mixed-mode ratios. For this purpose, a series of experiments were …

Cohesive zone models are a widely used method in adhesive joint strength predictions, but
it requires the knowledge of fracture toughness of the adhesive in the different loading …

Metal-composite airframes will suffer various defects during their lifetime. One category of
defects is composite laminate delamination. This study evaluates the criticality of …

This document was prepared for the delivery to the 36th Conference of the International
Committee on Aeronautical Fatigue and Structural Integrity (ICAF) scheduled to be held in …

Sažetak Based on fundamental theory of fracture mechanics and magnetic flux leakage
using the virtual crack closure technique (VCCT) via the finite element modelling method …

Oil/gas pipes in petroleum industry are working in a complex environment. weld crack in the
surface of pipes is one of the major causes for pipe failure. Quick crack growth under the …

A utilização de juntas adesivas como elemento de união tem vindo a aumentar
progressivamente à medida que vários estudos vão sendo realizados. As juntas adesivas …