Fracture mechanics analysis of cracked steel plates repaired with composite sheets

H. B. Liu, Z. G. Xiao, X. L. Zhao, R. Al-Mahaidi

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Abstract

Advanced composite materials have proven to be effective in enhancing the load carrying capacity and to extend the fatigue life of structural elements. Most studies have relied extensively on experimental testing and numerical simulations. It is important to develop some efficient analytical methods for predicting the fatigue behaviour of the composites repaired structures. This paper presents one analytical model for estimating the fatigue crack growth and fatigue life of two-side patched steel plates. This analytical model was verified by comparisons with experimental results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 1st Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures, APFIS 2007
EditorsScott T. Smith
PublisherInternational Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC)
Pages1047-1052
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9789628014149
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event1st Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures, APFIS 2007 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 12 Dec 200714 Dec 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 1st Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures, APFIS 2007
Volume2

Conference

Conference1st Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures, APFIS 2007
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period12/12/0714/12/07

Keywords

  • Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers (CFRP)
  • Crack propagation
  • Fatigue life
  • Fracture mechanics
  • Steel plate

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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