An enhanced beam theory based semi-analytical method to determine the DCB mode I bridging-traction law

Delamination of composite laminates under mode I loading is usually accompanied by large scale fiber bridging. Characterization of the bridging-traction law is of significant importance in delamination simulations to account for the effect of fiber bridging in such situation. This paper proposed a semi-analytical methodology to determine the bridging-traction law of composite laminates under mode I loading. The enhanced beam theory is physically...