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Effect of Off – Axis Matrix Cracking on Stiffness of Symmetric Angle-Ply Composite Laminates

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Matrix cracking models developed for cross-ply composite laminates cannot easily be applied to more complicated geometries. In this paper a detailed analysis of the effect of matrix cracking on the longitudinal Young’s Modulus of a [0/45]s plate under uniaxial tension is attempted. The theoretical approach, based on a semi-analytical generalized plane strain model, is compared to experimental data obtained by microscopic strain measurements on a fiber sensor using the technique of laser Raman Spectroscopy. The experimental results are in a good agreement with theoretical stiffness degradation predictions obtained using the semi-analytical model.

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  1. Foundation of Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes, P.O. Box 1414, GR - 265 04, Patras, Greece

    D. G. Katerelos & C. Galiotis

  2. NPL Materials Centre, National Physical Laboratory, Queens Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0LW, UK

    L. N. McCartney

  3. Department of Materials Science, University of Patras, Rio University Campus, GR - 265 00

    C. Galiotis

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Katerelos, D.G., McCartney, L.N. & Galiotis, C. Effect of Off – Axis Matrix Cracking on Stiffness of Symmetric Angle-Ply Composite Laminates. Int J Fract 139, 529–536 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-006-0100-9

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