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This paper presents a method of characterizing the matrix/interface-controlled strength, including scatter, of unidirectional composites under combined loading. The failure envelope is represented by a second order polynomial and the scatter is described by the strength vector whose magnitude has a Weibull distribution. The method is based on the assumption of failure originating at inherent cracks parallel to the fibers and holds promise as a means of accounting for the size effect under combined loading. In addition, the energy release rate approach is discussed as a physical model and the appropriate data are presented.
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Hahn, H.T., Erikson, J.B., Tsai, S.W. (1982). Characterization of Matrix/Interface-Controlled Strength of Unidirectional Composites. In: Sih, G.C., Tamuzs, V.P. (eds) Fracture of Composite Materials. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7609-2_17
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