NASA NTRS · 19890048949
Fiber composite structural durability and damage tolerance - Simplified predictive methods
Abstract
Simplified predictive methods and models (theory) to evaluate fiber/polymer-matrix composite material for determining structural durability and damage tolerance are presented and described. This theory includes equations for (1) fatigue and fracture of composites without and with defects, (2) impact resistance and residual strength after impact, (3) thermal fatigue, and (4) combined stress fatigue. Several examples are included to illustrate applications of the theory and to identify significant parameters and sensitivities. Comparisons with limited experimental data are made.
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Chamis, Christos C., Ginty, Carol A.. 1989-01-01. Fiber composite structural durability and damage tolerance - Simplified predictive methods. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890048949
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