Mode II delamination resistance of composites reinforced with inclined Z-pins
Z-pin reinforcements in composite materials significantly enhance the through-thickness strength by providing strong bridging forces on the delaminated surfaces of a damaged laminate. The bridging forces have been shown to be more effective in mode I dominated delamination cracks than in mode II she...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-03-01
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| Series: | Materials & Design |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127516300533 |