Date of Award
3-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
Department
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
First Advisor
Anthony N. Palazotto, PhD
Abstract
Hybrid composites require further study and testing for future use in various fields. This study focuses on simulating a Hybrid Composite using IM7-977-3 laminae with steel foils in Abaqus under bolt loading by using Hashin and Tsai-Wu failure criterion. Initial simulations contain only the IM7-977-3 composite with cohesive layers. Foil samples were then tested for accurate material properties from which the simulations were then updated to include steel foils. The two models show that Tsai-Wu failure criterion, while great for anisotropic material in tension, does not prove accuracy around the hole of the composite material which is in compression. Hashin shows failure in compression for the matrix and portions of the fibers for the material long before Tsai-Wu indicates any failure is forthcoming. Each layer is analyzed for differing results between the two failure criterion.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-ENY-MS-20-M-278
DTIC Accession Number
AD1101530
Recommended Citation
Roberts, Candice R., "Modeling Hybrid Composites Using Tsai-Wu and Hashin Failure Criterion" (2020). Theses and Dissertations. 3219.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/3219