Experimental and numerical studies on adhesively bonded CFRP laminates with closed debonds

In this paper, experimental and numerical buckling studies of adhesively bonded carbon/epoxy laminates with closed debonds are investigated. To know the effect of debonds on the load bearing capability of bonded composite laminates, two sets of studies are attempted. First, the carbon fibre reinforced (CFRP) laminates are fabricated and adhesively bonded together without any artificial debonds, secondly the closed artificial debonds of desired...