Bridging mechanisms of through-thickness reinforcement in dynamic mode Iⅈ delamination

Z-pin through-thickness reinforcement is used to improve the impact resistance of composite structures; however, the effect of loading rate on Z-pin behaviour is not well understood. The dyna mic response of Z-pins in mode I and II delamination of quasi-isotropic IM7/8552 laminates was characterized...

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Main Authors: Cui, H, Yasaee, M, Kalwak, G, Pellegrino, A, Partridge, IK, Hallett, SR, Allegri, G, Petrinic, N
Format: Journal article
Published: Elsevier 2017