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<p>This paper deals with the experimental and numerical analysis of three-point bending phenomenon on beam composite profiles. Flat rectangular test specimens made of carbon–epoxy composite, characterised by symmetric [0/90/0/90]s laminate ply lay-up, were used in this study. Experimental testing was carried out with a COMETECH universal testing machine, using special three-point bending heads. In addition, macroscopic evaluation was performed experimentally using a KEYENCE Digital Microscope with a mobile head recording real-time images. Parallel to the experimental studies, numerical simulations were performed using the finite element method in ABAQUS software. The application of the above-mentioned interdisciplinary research techniques allowed for a thorough analysis of the phenomenon of failure of the composite material subjected to bending. The obtained research results provided a better understanding of the failure mechanism of the composite material.</p>
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This paper deals with the experimental and numerical analysis of three-point bending phenomenon on beam composite profiles. Flat rectangular test specimens made of carbon–epoxy composite, characterised by symmetric [0/90/0/90]s laminate ply lay-up, were used in this study. Experimental testing was carried out with a COMETECH universal testing machine, using special three-point bending heads. In addition, macroscopic evaluation was performed experimentally using a KEYENCE Digital Microscope with a mobile head recording real-time images. Parallel to the experimental studies, numerical simulations were performed using the finite element method in ABAQUS software. The application of the above-mentioned interdisciplinary research techniques allowed for a thorough analysis of the phenomenon of failure of the composite material subjected to bending. The obtained research results provided a better understanding of the failure mechanism of the composite material.

Failure Analysis of Beam Composite Elements Subjected to Three-Point Bending Using Advanced Numerical Damage Models

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Machine Design and Mechatronics

Acta Mechanica et Automatica

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This paper deals with the experimental and numerical analysis of three-point bending phenomenon on beam composite profiles. Flat rectangular test specimens...

Failure Analysis of Beam Composite Elements Subjected to Three-Point Bending Using Advanced Numerical Damage Models

Data publikacji: 15 lut 2023

Zakres stron: 133 - 144

Otrzymano: 11 lis 2022

Przyjęty: 04 gru 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2023-0015

Słowa kluczowe
three-point bending, carbon–epoxy laminate, numerical simulation, experimental tests, finite element method, failure

© 2023 Patryk Różyło, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Failure Analysis of Beam Composite Elements Subjected to Three-Point Bending Using Advanced Numerical Damage Models

Data publikacji: 15 lut 2023

Zakres stron: 133 - 144

Otrzymano: 11 lis 2022

Przyjęty: 04 gru 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2023-0015

Słowa kluczowethree-point bending, carbon–epoxy laminate, numerical simulation, experimental tests, finite element method, failure

© 2023 Patryk Różyło, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Słowa kluczowe
three-point bending, carbon–epoxy laminate, numerical simulation, experimental tests, finite element method, failure