Ziqing Hao , Xiaoyu Wang , Hongjun Ke , Gaojian Wei , George Kardomateas , Liu Liu
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Abstract
The study investigates the variation of interlaminar shear properties for unidirectional glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites with different thickness using the short-beam shear (SBS) test in conjunction with DIC. To verify the scaling principle and clarify possible mechanisms of the interlaminar shear strength size effect, the quantitative parameters for characterizing randomly distributed irregular voids are proposed. It is seen that the variation of probability for void characteristics with thickness is one of the mechanisms for the interlaminar shear strength size effect. Furthermore, a micromechanical representative volume element (RVE) model with randomly distributed irregular voids is developed for numerical verication. The analysis indicates that the weakest link is related to not only the void size but also the void irregularity and void concentration. The void concentration has a pronounced negative impact on shear strength due to the intersection of the microcracks around the voids.
期刊介绍:
The past few decades have seen outstanding advances in the use of composite materials in structural applications. There can be little doubt that, within engineering circles, composites have revolutionised traditional design concepts and made possible an unparalleled range of new and exciting possibilities as viable materials for construction. Composite Structures, an International Journal, disseminates knowledge between users, manufacturers, designers and researchers involved in structures or structural components manufactured using composite materials.
The journal publishes papers which contribute to knowledge in the use of composite materials in engineering structures. Papers deal with design, research and development studies, experimental investigations, theoretical analysis and fabrication techniques relevant to the application of composites in load-bearing components for assemblies, ranging from individual components such as plates and shells to complete composite structures.