Finite Element Model for Failure Study of Two Dimensional Triaxially Braided Composite and Parameter Study
by Wieslaw K. Binienda, (Department of Civil Engineering, Auburn Science and Engineering Center, Room 210, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3905 E-mail: wbinienda@uakron.edu), Xuetao Li, (Department of Civil Engineering, Auburn Science and Engineering Center, Room 210, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3905 E-mail: xl17@zips.uakron.edu), and Zhuopei Hu, (Department of Civil Engineering, Auburn Science and Engineering Center, Room 210, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3905 E-mail: zh6@zips.uakron.edu)
Section: Symposium 3: Ballistic Impact and Crashworthiness, pp. 848-857, (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/41096(366)83)
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Conference Proceeding Paper |
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Earth and Space 2010: Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments |
| Abstract: |
A meso scale three dimensional finite element model was setup to model two dimensional tri-axially braided composites. Unit cell scheme is used to take into account of braiding architecture as well as mechanical behavior of fiber tows, matrix and fiber tow interface. 0°/±60° braiding configuration has been studied. A failure criterion and progressive damage evolution model taking into account fiber tow and tow interface has been applied to theoretically predict inter laminar and intra laminar failure mode. Straight sided specimen testing was carried out in both axial and transverse direction. Results obtained in the tests as well as finite element approaches will be discussed. This paper will also discuss the main feature of the model through an extensive parameter study. |
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