Criterion for mixed mode fracture in composite bonded jointsA study was undertaken to characterize the debond growth mechanism of adhesively bonded composite joints under mode I, mixed mode I-II, and mode II static loadings. The bonded system consisted of graphite/epoxy (T300/5208) composite adherends bonded with a toughened epoxy (EC 3445) adhesive. The mode I, mode II and mixed-mode I-II fracture energies of the tested adhesive were found to be equal to each other. Furthermore, the criterion for mixed mode fracture in composite bonded joints was determined.
Document ID
19870030912
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mall, S. (Missouri Univ. Rolla, MO, United States)
Kochhar, N. K. (Missouri-Rolla, University Rolla, United States)