Abstract
A method is presented for predicting the failure strength and the failure mode of fiber reinforced composite laminates containing one or two pin loaded holes. The method involves two steps. First, the stress distribution in the laminate is calculated by the use of a finite element method. Second, the failure load and failure mode are predicted by means of a proposed failure hypothesis together with the Yamada-Sun failure criterion. A computer code was developed which can be used to calculate the maximum load and the mode of failure of laminates with different ply orientations, different material properties, and different geometries. Tests were also conducted measuring the failure strengths and failure modes of Fiberite T300/1034-C laminates containing a pin-loaded hole or two pin-loaded holes in parallel or in series. Com parisons were made between the data and the results of the model. Good agreement was found between the analytical and the experimental results.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
