An overview of the virtual crack closure technique is presented. The approach used is
discussed, the history summarized, and insight into its applications provided. Equations for …

A critical review has been performed of the published experimental research concerning
delamination onset and growth in composite laminate interfaces of different lay-ups under …

A numerical model for accurately predicting the delamination propagation in multidirectional
laminates under mode I and mixed-mode I/II loadings using the cohesive element is …

Fiber bridging has a significant influence on the delamination propagation behavior in
multidirectional composite laminates. Traditional pure mode I bilinear cohesive zone models …

R-curve and traction-separation relation are commonly used to characterize the fiber
bridging, which is significant toughening mechanism in composite laminates. Current …

The purpose of the present study was to characterize the delamination fracture of continuous
carbon fiber/epoxy multidirectional-laminates under Mode I, Mode II and Mixed-Mode I/II …

A shell/3D modeling technique was developed for which a local three-dimensional solid
finite element model is used only in the immediate vicinity of the delamination front. The goal …

Results are presented from a theoretical investigation of the effect of stacking sequence on
energy release rate distributions in laminated composite double cantilever beam and end …

A single leg bending test is described and its suitability for interfacial fracture toughness
testing is evaluated. The test specimen consists of a beam-type geometry comprised of two …

Delamination migration is particularly critical in multi-directional composite laminates and is
often observed in different loading scenarios and components. Further understanding on the …