Micromechanics prediction of fatigue failure of composite materials

Journal Article · Tue Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1989 · J. Reinf. Plast. Compos.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1177/073168448900800203· OSTI ID:5671900

Aboudi, J

A micromechanics theory is proposed for the prediction of the fatigue failure of unidirectional composites and laminates under any loading system. The method is based on micro-failure criteria which are applied separately on the fiber and matrix regions. The resulting failure stresses of the composite depend explicitly on the elastic constants of the phases and the reinforcement volume ratio. Comparisons between the theoretical fatigue failure diagrams and experimental results are given for unidirectional composites and angle-ply laminates. 11 refs.

• Research Organization: Tel Aviv Univ. (Israel)
• OSTI ID: 5671900
• Journal Information: J. Reinf. Plast. Compos.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Reinf. Plast. Compos.; (United States) Vol. 8; ISSN JRPCD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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