Composite materials are now used throughout the marine industry but their susceptibility to
impact events is still an unresolved problem. There is a huge body of work in the area …

On-board high-pressure storage of hydrogen gas and compressed natural gas is critical to
the widespread adoption of alternative gaseous fuel to reduce CO 2 emissions in …

Low-velocity impacts (LVI) on composite laminates pose significant safety issues since they
are able to generate extended damage within the structure, mostly delaminations and matrix …

The main purpose of this study is to provide a thorough experimental investigation of fatigue
damage mechanisms and evolution in thick carbon/epoxy laminate subjected to bending …

The focus of the present research is on the damage modelling of composite laminates
subjected to Low Velocity Impact (LVI). This research also shows how this model can be …

An experimental and numerical study on the influence of biaxial preloading on the low
velocity impact performance of E-glass/epoxy-laminated composite plates was conducted …

Three-dimensional orthogonal woven composites (3DOWCs) offer significant advantages in
engineering applications due to their designability for spatial structures and ability to …

In this study, mechanical behavior and damage of thick laminated carbon/epoxy composite
are investigated through static and fatigue three-point bending tests. In order to supply a …

This study investigated the mechanical behavior of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)
wires subjected to combined tension and bending through transverse load tests and finite …

The use of fibre reinforced composite materials is one method by which the lightweighting of
rail vehicles can be achieved. However, the issue of impact damage, amongst other …