Z-pin bridging in composite laminates and some related problems

H. Y. Liu, W. Yan, Y. W. Mai

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Abstract

This paper reviews our recent studies on z-pinning of composite lamiantes. The contents include theoretical, numerical and experimental studies on the Mode I and Mode II z-pinned delamination growth and the corresponding bridging laws. Test methods to evaluate the z-pin bridging law will be discussed. Comparisons of experimental results and theoretical predictions for the z-pinned double-cantilever-beam (DCB) subjected to mode I delamination with a pre-determined bridging law are provided to confirm the reliability of the methods. A parametric study by finite element method (FEM) is presented for both Mode I and Mode II z-pinned delaminations. In addition, the effect of loading rate on z-pinned DCB delamination and the bridging effect of z-pinning on the buckling of composite laminates are also given.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2005
Pages57-67
Number of pages11
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event4th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2005 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Duration: 16 Feb 200518 Feb 2005

Publication series

Name4th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2005

Conference

Conference4th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2005
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne, VIC
Period16/02/0518/02/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials

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