At a macroscopic level, a composite lamina may be considered as a homogeneous orthotropic solid whose directional strengths are random variables. Incorporation of these random variable strengths into failure models, either interactive or noninteractive, allows for the evaluation of the lamina reliability under a given stress state. Using a noninteractive criterion for demonstration purposes, laminate reliabilities are calculated assuming previously established load sharing rules for the redistribution of load as the failure of laminae occurs. The matrix cracking predicted by ACK theory is modeled to allow a loss of stiffness in the fiber direction. The subsequent failure in the fiber direction is controlled by a modified bundle theory. Results using this modified bundle model are compared with previous models, which did not permit separate consideration of matrix cracking, as well as to results obtained from experimental data.
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Reliability Analysis of Ceramic Matrix Composite Laminates
D. J. Thomas,
D. J. Thomas
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260
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R. C. Wetherhold
R. C. Wetherhold
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260
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D. J. Thomas
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260
R. C. Wetherhold
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. Jan 1993, 115(1): 117-121 (5 pages)
Published Online: January 1, 1993
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March 4, 1991
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April 24, 2008
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Thomas, D. J., and Wetherhold, R. C. (January 1, 1993). "Reliability Analysis of Ceramic Matrix Composite Laminates." ASME. J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. January 1993; 115(1): 117–121. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2906665
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