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Viscoplasticity models for describing strain rate-dependent behavior in fibrous composites are reviewed. The focus is on the use of a one-parameter plastic potential function in characterizing the nonlinear stress-strain relations and on the use of off-axis composite specimens to generate data that capture the anisotropic properties. Experimental results of an S2 glass composite are used to verify the constitutive models.
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Sun, C.T. (1999). Characterization of Strain Rate-Dependent Behavior in Polymeric Composites. In: Soares, C.A.M., Soares, C.M.M., Freitas, M.J.M. (eds) Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures. NATO Science Series, vol 361. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4489-6_8
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