Analysis of Delaminated Composite Plates Using 3D Degenerated Plate Element Considering Geometric Non-Linearity

This paper presents a numerical investigation of delaminated composite plates using a 3D degenerated plate element, with a focus on geometric nonlinearity. An 8-noded degenerated element is used to model the composite plate, ensuring higher accuracy and computational efficiency. Delamination is mode...

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Main Authors: Pratik Tiwari, Swarup K. Barman, Changduk Kong, Sungjin Ahn, Hyunbum Park
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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author Pratik Tiwari
Swarup K. Barman
Changduk Kong
Sungjin Ahn
Hyunbum Park
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description This paper presents a numerical investigation of delaminated composite plates using a 3D degenerated plate element, with a focus on geometric nonlinearity. An 8-noded degenerated element is used to model the composite plate, ensuring higher accuracy and computational efficiency. Delamination is modeled using Heaviside step functions, providing a clear representation of discontinuities. The Green–Lagrangian formulation is employed to incorporate geometric nonlinearity and to evaluate its effects on the deflection behavior of delaminated plates under load. The developed model is validated against existing literature, demonstrating its reliability. Subsequently, a comprehensive parametric study is conducted to evaluate the influence of various factors including lamina sequences, boundary conditions, load intensities, and the size and location of the delamination (considered at the center of the laminate). A uniformly distributed pressure load is applied across the entire plate to simulate realistic loading conditions. Additionally, the effects of multiple delaminations through the thickness of the laminate are explored, with key observations on their impact reported. The findings provide valuable insights into the structural performance of delaminated composite plates under nonlinear conditions.
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spelling doaj-art-15f16f07dbd54a029db778f30b362ee22024-12-13T16:21:49ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114231081510.3390/app142310815Analysis of Delaminated Composite Plates Using 3D Degenerated Plate Element Considering Geometric Non-LinearityPratik Tiwari0Swarup K. Barman1Changduk Kong2Sungjin Ahn3Hyunbum Park4Department of Civil Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala 147004, IndiaMecha(tro)nic System Dynamics (LMSD), Ghent and Aalst Campuses, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, 9000 Ghent, BelgiumDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Kunsan National University, Daehak-ro 558, Gunsan-si 54150, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Kunsan National University, Daehak-ro 558, Gunsan-si 54150, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Kunsan National University, Daehak-ro 558, Gunsan-si 54150, Republic of KoreaThis paper presents a numerical investigation of delaminated composite plates using a 3D degenerated plate element, with a focus on geometric nonlinearity. An 8-noded degenerated element is used to model the composite plate, ensuring higher accuracy and computational efficiency. Delamination is modeled using Heaviside step functions, providing a clear representation of discontinuities. The Green–Lagrangian formulation is employed to incorporate geometric nonlinearity and to evaluate its effects on the deflection behavior of delaminated plates under load. The developed model is validated against existing literature, demonstrating its reliability. Subsequently, a comprehensive parametric study is conducted to evaluate the influence of various factors including lamina sequences, boundary conditions, load intensities, and the size and location of the delamination (considered at the center of the laminate). A uniformly distributed pressure load is applied across the entire plate to simulate realistic loading conditions. Additionally, the effects of multiple delaminations through the thickness of the laminate are explored, with key observations on their impact reported. The findings provide valuable insights into the structural performance of delaminated composite plates under nonlinear conditions.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/10815delaminated platesgeometric nonlinearitymultiple delaminationcomposite plate
spellingShingle Pratik Tiwari
Swarup K. Barman
Changduk Kong
Sungjin Ahn
Hyunbum Park
Analysis of Delaminated Composite Plates Using 3D Degenerated Plate Element Considering Geometric Non-Linearity
Applied Sciences
delaminated plates
geometric nonlinearity
multiple delamination
composite plate
title Analysis of Delaminated Composite Plates Using 3D Degenerated Plate Element Considering Geometric Non-Linearity
title_full Analysis of Delaminated Composite Plates Using 3D Degenerated Plate Element Considering Geometric Non-Linearity
title_fullStr Analysis of Delaminated Composite Plates Using 3D Degenerated Plate Element Considering Geometric Non-Linearity
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of Delaminated Composite Plates Using 3D Degenerated Plate Element Considering Geometric Non-Linearity
title_short Analysis of Delaminated Composite Plates Using 3D Degenerated Plate Element Considering Geometric Non-Linearity
title_sort analysis of delaminated composite plates using 3d degenerated plate element considering geometric non linearity
topic delaminated plates
geometric nonlinearity
multiple delamination
composite plate
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