High fidelity analysis methods have shown significant success in predicting performance
and durability in laminated tape composites. A combination of regularized extended finite …

A three-dimensional repeating unit cell (3D-RUC) framework is used to analyze the effect of
competing damage mechanisms—fiber failure, matrix plasticity/cracking, and fiber-matrix …

Longitudinal compression testing of unidirectional FRP laminates remains a challenge due
to the difficulty in applying high compressive loads without stress concentrations and …

This publication presents a numerical investigation of Thin-Ply Hybrid CFRP bolted joints. In
addition to Thin-and Thick-Ply specimens, hybrid specimens are investigated by substituting …

Micromechanics simulations of fiber-reinforced polymer-matrix composites with waviness
defects are conducted to investigate the effect of constitutive model selection on the …

The transportation industry and passenger cars in particular are strong emitters of gases that
contribute to the climate crisis. For this reason, the automotive industry investigates …

Tests and analyses were conducted on a series of geometrically-scaled double edge notch
compression specimens to validate the capability of the fiber-kinking model in the NASA …

Fiber compression damage by kinking is an important contributor to progressive failure of
composites under compression and bearing loads. The fiber kinking mechanisms initiate …

Within this study, the influence of a local hybridisation of Thin-and Thick-Ply laminates under
bearing conditions was investigated by numerical simulations. The hybridisation was carried …

Advanced polymer matrix composites are widely used in designing high-performance and
lightweight spacecraft, rotorcraft, and automotive structures, due to its superior performance …