Abstract The aim of the present paper is to evaluate the residual strength of GFRP laminates following a low-velocity impact event under cyclic loading. The residual strength is calculated using a linear fatigue damage model. According to an investigation into the effect of low-velocity impact on the fatigue behavior of laminates, it seems laminate fatigue life decreases after impact. By normalizing the fatigue stress against undamaged static strength, the Fatigue Damage parameter “FD” is presented with a linear relationship as its slope which is a linear function of the initial impact energy; meanwhile, the constants were attained from experimental data. FD is implemented into a plane-stress continuum damage mechanics based model for GFRP composite laminates, in order to predict damage threshold in composite structures. An S–N curve is implemented to indicate the fatigue behavior for 2mm thickness encompassing both undamaged and impacted samples. A decline in lifespan is evident when the impact energy level increases. Finally, the FD is intended to capture the unique GFRP composite characteristics.

    Highlights A fatigue model is modified and simplified as a function of impact energy. A mathematical model is presented to describe damaged stiffness matrix We prepared failure criteria by the mathematical model to predict damage threshold. The linear relationship governs on S–N curve for GFRP laminate.


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    Title :

    An empirical modified fatigue damage model for impacted GFRP laminates


    Contributors:
    Naderi, S. (author) / Hassan, M.A. (author) / Bushroa, A.R. (author)

    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 103 ; 119-128


    Publication date :

    2014-06-21


    Size :

    10 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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