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Notched strength estimations of graphite/epoxy composite laminates containing central holes and cracks: A statistical approach

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 February 2016

P. K. G. Potti ,
B. N. Rao  and
V. K. Srivastava
P. K. G. Potti
Affiliation:
Structural Analysis and Testing Group, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum, India
B. N. Rao
Affiliation:
Structural Analysis and Testing Group, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum, India
V. K. Srivastava
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Abstract

A statistical approach is followed for prediction of tolerences of notched strength of composite laminates using the recently proposed improved inherent flaw model (IFM). In order to examine the validity of this approach, the existing fracture data on graphite/epoxy composite laminates containing central holes and cracks were used. The notched strength estimations are found to be within the range of tested values.

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Technical Note
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 108 , Issue 1083 , May 2004 , pp. 263 - 269
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2004 

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