Composite materials owing to low density and beneficial properties such as high stiffness,
low coefficient of thermal expansion, high mechanical strength, high dimensional stability …

Stiffness anisotropy is a natural consequence of a fibrous structure of composite materials.
The effect of anisotropy can be two-fold: it is highly desirable in some cases to assure a …

In this paper, an attempt has been made to conduct controlled low velocity impact
experiments in quasi-isotropic carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites of …

Barely visible impact damage (BVID) due to low velocity impact events in composite aircraft
structures are becoming prevalent. BVID can have an adverse effect on the strength and …

When a narrowband tone burst excitation signal is used to generate Lamb waves in the thin
composite plates, a suitable frequency of the excitation signal is typically chosen to excite a …

Assessments of residual load-carrying capacity are often conducted for composite structural
components that have received impact damage. The availability of a verified simulation …

This study investigates the impact performance, post-impact bending behavior and damage
mechanisms of Divinycell H-100 foam core with woven carbon fiber reinforced polymer …

Barely visible impact damage (BVID) due to low velocity impact events in composite aircraft
structures are becoming extremely prevalent. BVID can have an adverse effect on the …

Due to the extensive use of composite materials in aerospace structures, they are highly
susceptible to various types of damage including barely visible impact damage (BVID) due …

Advanced composite materials have begun to be used extensively in the manufacturing of
aerospace structures. Composite aerospace structures can develop complex types of …