Zhi Li , Huijie Lin , Yongliang Zhang , Han Wang , Haijin Wang , Yunbo Bi
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A novel numerical modeling procedure for investigating effect mechanism of Z-pin twist on interlayer properties of composite laminates
In order to investigate the effects of Z-pin twist (λ) and deflection angle (θ) on the bridging performance and interlaminar fracture toughness of composite laminates, and to reveal the underlying failure mechanisms, this study proposes a novel numerical modeling procedure, which includes pull-out tests, double cantilever beam (DCB) tests and three-point end-notched flexure (ENF) tests. The model uses a regular quadrilateral arrangement to construct fiber bundles and simplifies the twisted Z-pin as a cylindrical shell composed of twisted fiber bundles and the surrounding resin matrix. Cohesive elements are inserted to simulate resin matrix failure, Z-pin splitting failure and fracture failure. The reliability of the model is verified through comparison with experimental results. The study shows that as λ increases and θ decreases, the peak pull-out load of the Z-pin reinforced laminate gradually increases. Meanwhile, increases in λ and θ significantly enhance the critical mode I (GIC) and mode II (GIIC) interlaminar fracture toughness. When λ = 60 n/m and θ = 60°, GIC is 4764.75 J/m2, which is 6.78 times greater than that of the blank specimen. And GIIC is 1889.3 J/m2, showing a 61.3 % improvement. Furthermore, the Z-pin effectively enhances the local mechanical properties of the laminates. This study provides valuable guidance for the optimized design of Z-pin reinforced composite laminates.
期刊介绍:
Thin-walled structures comprises an important and growing proportion of engineering construction with areas of application becoming increasingly diverse, ranging from aircraft, bridges, ships and oil rigs to storage vessels, industrial buildings and warehouses.
Many factors, including cost and weight economy, new materials and processes and the growth of powerful methods of analysis have contributed to this growth, and led to the need for a journal which concentrates specifically on structures in which problems arise due to the thinness of the walls. This field includes cold– formed sections, plate and shell structures, reinforced plastics structures and aluminium structures, and is of importance in many branches of engineering.
The primary criterion for consideration of papers in Thin–Walled Structures is that they must be concerned with thin–walled structures or the basic problems inherent in thin–walled structures. Provided this criterion is satisfied no restriction is placed on the type of construction, material or field of application. Papers on theory, experiment, design, etc., are published and it is expected that many papers will contain aspects of all three.