Accession Number:

ADA556594

Title:

Structural Technology Evaluation and Analysis Program (STEAP). Delivery Order 0045: Progressive Failure Analysis of Translaminar Reinforced Composite Structures

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 5 Feb 2010-13 Jan 2012

Corporate Author:

MIAMI UNIV OXFORD OH

Personal Author(s):

• Ranatunga, Padmasiri V.

Report Date:

2011-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

33.0

Abstract:

This task is to develop and implement advanced finite element analysis methods for predicting the response of damaged composite aircraft structures with and without z-pins.

Descriptors:

• *COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• *COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
• *MILITARY AIRCRAFT
• CANTILEVER BEAMS
• COMPOSITE AIRCRAFT
• FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
• REINFORCING MATERIALS

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE