Experimental failure investigation of pull-off tests of single T-stiffened composite specimens

This paper investigates the initiation and progression of interlaminar failure complying with characteristic postbuckling deformation patterns using single T-joint specimens with different geometric definitions and laminate disposals. The analysis herein conducted addresses the role of these aspects regarding the characteristic failure behavior in terms of: (i) damage initiation location, and (ii) progression path within the specimen. A thorough...