Low-velocity impact predictions of composite laminates using a continuum shell based modeling approach Part b: BVID impact and compression after impact

In this paper, a continuum shell based finite element (FE) model is introduced to predict the impact and compressive strength after impact (CSAI) response of fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite (FRPC) laminates of various traditional and non-traditional layup orientations. The FE model predicts the impact damage in the laminate. The impact results are then directly used to predict the CSAI of the structure. The model uses in-plane...