Delamination Buckling and Crack Propagation Simulations in Fiber-Metal Laminates Using xFEM and Cohesive Elements

Simulation of fracture in fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) and hybrid composites is a challenging task. This paper investigates the potential of combining the extended finite element method (xFEM) and cohesive zone method (CZM), available through LS-DYNA commercial finite element software, for effect...

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Main Authors: Davide De Cicco, Farid Taheri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/12/2440