Development of performance models for thick composites in compression
This report details initial activities and results from an investigation into the failure of thick-section composite cylinders loaded in compression. The efforts are aimed at the development of models for predicting cylinder performance based on composite material strengths derived from ring and cylinder tests of unidirectional materials. Initial results indicate that existing failure theories are applicable provided that material strength allowables are based on representative tests, and that appropriate solutions for cylinder stresses are used. Both the failure criteria and stress solution must allow for the three-dimensional stress state and for the discrete layer construction. Predictions for an initial test cylinder, which achieved a record pressure in hydrotest, are consistent with the observed performance. Performance model results obtained for a range of laminate constructions indicate this design to be optimum. Improvements in test fixturing also contributed to the record performance for this first cylinder. This work is sponsored by the Director as a three-year project funded from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory seed-money program.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States). Applied Technology Div.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 6110846
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/ATD-62; ON: DE92004093
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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