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In this paper a micromechanics model using the concentric cylinder assemblage model and the Mori-Tanaka average stress scheme is used to predict the static strength of unidirectional angle ply laminates. The predicted strengths agree with experimental results for Glass/Epoxy and Graphite/Epoxy systems.
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Subramanian, S., Reifsnider, K.L. & Stinchcomb, W.W. A micromechanics model for the prediction of static strength of off-axis unidirectional laminates. Appl Compos Mater 1, 75–79 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00567213
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00567213