Tests to determine open-mode-delamination stresses of laminated composite materials improved by use of horseshoelike curved bar specimens. Two horseshoelike specimen shapes proposed: one with semicircular midsection and straight end sections, and one essentially half of ellipse cut along its minor axis. Shapes suitable for both solid and sandwich laminates. Calculations show elliptical horseshoe bar concentrates delamination stress slightly more than semicircular/straight bar does. Semicircular/straight bar specimen used to determine both delamination strength of solid laminate and debonding strength of sandwich laminate.
Open-Mode Delamination In Horseshoelike Specimens
NASA Tech Briefs ; 17 , 5
1993-05-01
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