Nondimensional Simulation of Tensile Behavior of UD Composites

Abstract

For description of the tensile behavior of UD composites, a nondimesional shear lag method combined with a Monte Carlo simulation procedure was proposed. The proposed method was applied to microcomposite with different interfacial toughness. The variations of the damage map, stress-strain curve and fracture morphology with varying interfacial toughness could be described systematically.