In order to analyze composite structures under dynamic condition or model manufacturing processes in which high strain rates exist, it is important to develop a constitutive model that regards these effects. In this work, ...

Dynamic impact onto laminated composite structures can lead to large-scale delamination. This can be mitigated by the introduction of through-thickness reinforcement, such as z-pins. Here, mode I & II and mixed-mode ...

In order to successfully model design-critical impact loading events on laminated composite structures, the rate-dependency of the composite material has to be correctly reflected. In this context, the rate-dependency of ...

The present experimental study aims to extend the understanding of delamination crack bridging mechanisms in Z-pinned laminates subjected to highly dynamic loading conditions. The bridging response of single Z-pins was ...

A new method for characterising the rate-dependent failure of ductile adhesively bonded structures has been developed and used to investigate the different modes of loading of representative interfaces. Furthermore, ...

Extensive studies have been reported on the improvement of through-thickness reinforcement to inter-laminar performance of composite laminates; current understanding on the in-plane performance is relatively limited, ...

Adhesively bonded joints subjected to dynamic loading demand reliable and accurate measurement techniques to capture their rate dependent traction–separation behaviour. Particularly challenging is the measurement of damage ...

This paper provides an investigation on thickness effects on fibre-bridged fatigue delamination growth (FDG) in composite laminates. A modified Paris relation was employed to interpret experimental fatigue data. The results ...