Table of Contents

Introduction

Summary

A Dynamic Hybrid Finite-Element Analysis for Interfacial Cracks in Composites

A Simple Model to Simulate the Interlaminar Stresses Generated Near the Free Edge of a Composite Laminate

A New Ply Model for Interlaminar Stress Analysis

Analysis of Interlaminar Stresses in Thick Composite Laminates With and Without Edge Delamination

Energy Release Rate During Delamination Crack Growth in Notched Composite Laminates

Evaluation of Tensile Tests for Adhesive Bonds

Delamination Crack Growth in Composite Laminates

Delamination Growth in a Notched Graphite/Epoxy Laminate Under Compression Fatigue Loading

A Fracture Mechanics Approach for Designing Adhesively Bonded Joints

Fatigue Thresholds of Delamination Crack Growth in Orthotropic Graphite/Epoxy Laminates

Delamination Threshold and Loading Effect in Fiber Glass Epoxy Composite

Designing to Minimize Peel Stresses in Adhesive-Bonded Joints

Repeatability of Mixed-Mode Adhesive Debonding

Analysis of Local Delaminations and Their Influence on Composite Laminate Behavior

A Modified Free-Edge Delamination Specimen

Characterization of Mode I and Mixed-Mode Delamination Growth in T300/5208 Graphite/Epoxy

Effects of Strain Rate on Delamination Fracture Toughness of Graphite/Epoxy

Moisture and Temperature Effects on the Mixed-Mode Delamination Fracture of Unidirectional Graphite/Epoxy

The Use of Stitching to Suppress Delamination in Laminated Composites

Matrix Deformation and Fracture in Graphite-Reinforced Epoxies

Fractography and Fracture Criteria of the Delamination Process

Role of Delamination and Damage Development on the Strength of Thick Notched Laminates

Monitoring Fatigue Damage in CFRP Using Acoustic Emission and Radiographic Techniques

Quantification of the “Tapping” Technique for the Detection of Edge Defects in Laminated Plates

Thermographic Inspection of Carbon Epoxy Structures

Index