Abstract
In the present paper a simple method of estimation of stress intensity factors for through-cracks in angle-ply laminates is developed. In this procedure, Savin's elasticity solution for an elliptical hole in two-dimensional infinite plate is used as a basic solution for the stress distribution in each ply of laminate. The present method is applied to the problems of through cracks in a ( 0° 90)s laminate and a ( -45° + 45°)s laminate. Comparison with existing numerical solutions obtained by three-dimensional finite element analysis shows good agreement. The simplicity of the present method gives the design engineer a useful tool for estimating stress concentration due to the presence of a hole or a crack.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 573-583 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Engineering Fracture Mechanics |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| State | Published - 1982 |