Author(s)

F.A. Netto & S.F. Estefen

Abstract

Layer debonding (delamination) is one of the most frequent cracking mode in laminated composite materials. This paper applies the concept of strain energy release rate (G) for the analysis of edge delamination growth in laminates [0™, 90n]s (m, n^ 2, 4, 6) under tension loads. Analytical and numerical (finite element method) models were employed in order to study the effects of laminate stacking sequence on G evaluation. Finally, correlation studies between numerical and analytical approaches give support to the accomplishment of stress analyses near to the free edge. Nomenclature EXX- lamina axial stiffness EZZ - lamina

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