NASA Logo

NTRS

NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server

Collections About News Help Login

Press Enter or click the Search button to begin your search.

Back to Results
Composite Laminate Free Edge Reinforcement ConceptsThe presence of a free edge in a laminated composite structure can result in delamination of the composite under certain loading conditions. Linear finite element analysis predicts large or even singular interlaminar stresses near the free edge. Edge reinforcements which will reduce these interlaminar stresses, prevent or delay the onset of delaminations, and thereby increase the strength and life of the structure were studied. Finite element models are used to analyze reinforced laminates which were subsequently fabricated and loaded to failure in order to verify the analysis results.
Document ID
19860012130
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
W E Howard (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University)
Terry Gossard, Jr (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University)
Robert M Jones (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: Proceedings of the Second Annual Review of the Center for Composite Materials and Structures
Publisher: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Meeting Information
Meeting: Second Annual Review of the Center for Composite Materials and Structures
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Country: US
Start Date: April 23, 1985
End Date: April 24, 1985
Sponsors: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Accession Number
86N21601
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-389
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Document Inquiry

Available Downloads

There are no available downloads for this record.

Related Records

There are no records associated with this record.
No Preview Available