Response of Quasi-Isotropic Carbon/Epoxy Laminates to Biaxial Stress

The results of biaxial tension tests on AS4/3501-6 carbon/epoxy are presented for a quasi-isotropic [90, ±45,0]s laminate. These tests were performed using a tubular spec imen subjected to internal pressure and axial tension. The specimen design appears to minimize stress concentrations in the gage section. The measured stress-strain response shows a small but definite reduction in stiffness associated with progressive matrix failure. The failure stresses and strains are consistent with a maximum fiber strain failure criterion, and are most accurately modeled with a progressive failure model that incor porates ply stiffness changes.

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