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In this work we provide an experimental-numerical investigation of impact-induced failure of layered composites. An experimental campaign, consisting of multiple drop tests, was performed to determine the delamination threshold (in the low-velocity regime) and to assess how, beyond this limit, failure mode is affected by the impact energy. A three-dimensional finite element model of the laminated composite was built; in the numerical model complex delamination events are simulated by means of a rate-dependent damage interface law. Numerical simulations of the whole impact event are directly compared to experimental results and then critically discussed.
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Salerno, G., Mariani, S., Corigliano, A., Caimmi, F., Andena, L., Frassine, R. (2010). Experimental-Numerical Assessment of Impact-Induced Damage in Cross-Ply Laminates. In: Kuczma, M., Wilmanski, K. (eds) Computer Methods in Mechanics. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 1. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-05241-5_26
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