A deformation-theory based model of a damaged metal matrix composite

A shear-lag and deformation-theory based model for a metal matrix composite reinforced by continuous unidirectional fibres is proposed. The model accounts for fibre and matrix cracking, matrix plasticity, and fibre-matrix interfacial sliding through seven characteristic non-dimensional parameters, which combine geometric, phase and interface properties. It allows arbitrary tensile loading and unloading history along the fibre direction, and...