@inproceedings{3985b031d1ae46f8b9fd37095c465aa9,
title = "Mixed mode failure criterion for random composites using a finite element model",
abstract = "In this research mixed-mode fracture behaviour of glass fibre/epoxy composite with randomly distributed glass fibres investigated. Various modes of loading were applied. Compact tension shear (CTS) fixture with different loading angles were used. The testing is used to measure the fracture toughness. Critical strain energy release rate (CSERR) of the composite was then calculated using the measured fracture toughness. A model is proposed to predict the value of CSERR based on the constituents and interfacial properties. Different failure mechanisms are considered in developing a criterion. To derive the criterion a FE model is used to determine the amount of energy released during the fibre pull out which is major part of energy dissipation.",
keywords = "Finite element model, Mixed-mode fracture, Random composite",
author = "J. Jamali and P. Sharifi and Mahmoodi, {M. J.} and Mourad, {A. H.I.} and Wood, {J. T.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.; 15th International Conference on Fracture and Damage Mechanics, FDM 2016 ; Conference date: 14-09-2016 Through 16-09-2016",
year = "2016",
doi = "10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.713.90",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783038357162",
series = "Key Engineering Materials",
publisher = "Trans Tech Publications Ltd",
pages = "90--93",
editor = "Jes{\'u}s Toribio and Vladislav Manti{\v c} and Andr{\'e}s S{\'a}ez and Aliabadi, {M.H. Ferri}",
booktitle = "Advances in Fracture and Damage Mechanics XV",
}