Experiments and numerical modelling on angle-ply laminates under remote mode II loading

Delamination is a very frequent damage mechanism that affects the integrity of laminated composites. In this study, the effect of ply orientation on crack growth resistance was analyzed for three different anti-symmetric interfaces (±30°,±45° and ±60°) and compared to a unidirectional baseline under remote mode II loading. Fracture toughness at initiation was the same regardless of the ply orientation, nevertheless, the energy dissipated during...