04.1 - Aerospace Grade Materials, Structural Analysis, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance
DAMAGE AND MECHANICAL REPAIR OF COMPOSITE LAMINATES: EFFECTS OF EMBEDDED DEFECTS AND LOW VELOCITY IMPACTS
G. Zhang, China; M. Tong, China; B. Yan, China; F. Wang, China; H. Zhang, China
Both numerical simulations and experimental methods were employed to investigate the compressive strength of laminates with pre-embedded defects and under low velocity impact. The CAI of laminates with embedded defects was also examined. Bolted repairs were implemented around the damaged area to investigate the effectiveness in improving compressive strength for both scenarios.