Failure criteria for FRP composites

Authors

T Yu, University of WollongongFollow
J G. Teng, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
J F. Chen, University of Edinburgh

RIS ID

77491

Publication Details

Yu, T., Teng, J. G. & Chen, J. F. (2009). Failure criteria for FRP composites. In M. C. Forde (Eds.), The ICE Manual of Construction Materials (pp. 649-654). London: Thomas Telford Ltd..

Abstract

Two common failure modes exist for FRP composites: intralaminar failure and interlaminar failure. The former occurs within a lamina and the latter occurs at interfaces between laminae. Both failure modes are discussed in this chapter. A computational procedure for the prediction of intralaminar failure is presented. The causes of interlaminar stresses which lead to interlaminar failure in a laminate are also explained.