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Computational Methods for Debonding in Composites

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Chapter 8<br />

A Numerical Material Model <strong>for</strong> Predict<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the High Velocity Impact Behaviour<br />

of Polymer <strong>Composites</strong><br />

Lucio Raimondo, Lorenzo Iannucci, Paul Rob<strong>in</strong>son, and Silvestre T. P<strong>in</strong>ho<br />

Abstract This paper describes key features of an advanced, physically-based,<br />

numerical material model <strong>for</strong> predict<strong>in</strong>g the static and dynamic, failure and damage,<br />

response of polymer matrix composites with fibrous UD plies. The model has<br />

been implemented <strong>in</strong>to the explicit F<strong>in</strong>ite Element code LS-DYNA3D <strong>for</strong> solid brick<br />

elements with one <strong>in</strong>tegration po<strong>in</strong>t.<br />

A comprehensive test programme was conducted <strong>for</strong> characteris<strong>in</strong>g the high<br />

velocity impact response of a class of NCF/Epoxy composites. The impact tests<br />

were conducted <strong>for</strong> vary<strong>in</strong>g impact conditions and parameters such as: impact angle,<br />

coupon thickness, lam<strong>in</strong>ate lay-up and projectile material. Data from these tests<br />

was reduced <strong>in</strong> the <strong>for</strong>m of ballistic curves, mass of target debris generated upon<br />

complete penetration, and (C-Scan) impact damage areas. This data was used <strong>for</strong><br />

validation of the proposed model.<br />

General conclusions from this work <strong>in</strong>dicate that physically-based modell<strong>in</strong>g<br />

approaches can improve considerably the predictive capabilities of current FE codes<br />

<strong>for</strong> structural analysis applications.<br />

8.1 Introduction<br />

There are four ma<strong>in</strong> different strategies that have been employed <strong>for</strong> predict<strong>in</strong>g<br />

composite impact damage with<strong>in</strong> the low and medium velocity regime [6]:<br />

1. A failure criteria approach (which can be based on the equivalent stress or stra<strong>in</strong>)<br />

2. A fracture mechanics approach (based on energy release rates)<br />

3. A plasticity or yield surface approach<br />

4. A damage mechanics approach<br />

L. Raimondo, L. Iannucci, P. Rob<strong>in</strong>son, and S.T. P<strong>in</strong>ho<br />

Imperial College London, Department of Aeronautics, South Kens<strong>in</strong>gton Campus,<br />

London SW7 2AZ, United K<strong>in</strong>gdom,<br />

e-mail: {lucio.raimondo, lo.iannucci, p.rob<strong>in</strong>son, silvestre.p<strong>in</strong>ho}@imperial.ac.uk<br />

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