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CODSTRAN (Composite Durability STRuctural ANalysis) is an integrated computer program being developed for the prediction of defect growth and fracture of composite structures subjected to service loads and environments. CODSTRAN is briefly described herein with respect to organization, capabilities and present status. Application of CODSTRAN current capability to a flat composite laminate with a center slit which was subjected to axial tension loading predicted defect growth which is in good agreement with C-scan ultrasonic test records.
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Chamis, C.C., Smith, G.T. (1980). Codstran: Composite Durability Structural Analysis. In: Lenoe, E.M., Oplinger, D.W., Burke, J.J. (eds) Fibrous Composites in Structural Design. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-1033-4_45
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