This paper examines the use of a continuum damage model to predict strength and size
effects in notched carbon–epoxy laminates. The effects of size and the development of a …

The discrete cohesive zone model (DCZM) is implemented using the finite element (FE)
method to simulate fracture initiation and subsequent growth when material non-linear …

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 …

The variety of failure modes that are likely to occur in fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP)/steel
joints used in the construction industry adds to the complexity associated with the design of …

The dynamic crushing characteristics of unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced plastic
composites under two loading types, dynamic three-point bending and axial crushing, are …

In this article the effect of delaminations on the load carrying capacity of a large wind turbine
blade is studied numerically. For this purpose an 8.65 m long blade section with different …

The weak interfaces in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite laminates often dictates the
reliability of the composite structures. In this respect, a new cyclic cohesive zone model …

This article presents results from a new approach to the finite element modeling of notched
damage in composite materials using interface elements to model intra-and interply …

A new approach is developed to implement the cohesive zone concept for the simulation of
delamination in fibre composites or crack growth in adhesive joints in tension or shear mode …

This study focuses on the notch effect on the fatigue failure of chopped carbon fiber chip-
reinforced sheet molding compound (SMC) composites by using both experimental and …