On the influence of material property uncertainties for a phenomenological progressive damage in composite laminated coupons: A sensitivity analysis approach
Pedro Bührer Santana , Herbert Martins Gomes , António J.M. Ferreira , Volnei Tita
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Abstract
The current demand for lightweight and high-strength materials in various engineering applications makes the understanding of the inherent uncertainties in composite behavior crucial. This paper introduces for the first time a comprehensive framework to study the effect on the structural performance of uncertainties related to potential variation in the mechanical properties of laminated fiber-reinforced composite materials. The new framework for stochastic modeling incorporates probabilistic approaches to quantify uncertainties in material properties and their influence on damage progression. One of the advantages of the proposed methodology is the comparison of numerical results with experimental ones on a series of bending tests. Our findings demonstrate that the integration of uncertainty quantification into the analysis of composite materials can lead to more robust engineering solutions, identifying the uncertainty in the damage parameters and material properties,explaining variability in the experimental data sets.
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The past few decades have seen outstanding advances in the use of composite materials in structural applications. There can be little doubt that, within engineering circles, composites have revolutionised traditional design concepts and made possible an unparalleled range of new and exciting possibilities as viable materials for construction. Composite Structures, an International Journal, disseminates knowledge between users, manufacturers, designers and researchers involved in structures or structural components manufactured using composite materials.
The journal publishes papers which contribute to knowledge in the use of composite materials in engineering structures. Papers deal with design, research and development studies, experimental investigations, theoretical analysis and fabrication techniques relevant to the application of composites in load-bearing components for assemblies, ranging from individual components such as plates and shells to complete composite structures.