Numerical life prediction of unidirectional fiber composites under block loading conditions using a progressive fatigue damage model

Practical applied components made of Fiber-Reinforced Plastics (FRPs) are usually subjected to cyclic loading with variable load amplitudes and arbitrary load orientation in the course of their service life. For a cost-effective design process of composite structures, it is essential to use computationally efficient and detailed fatigue damage design tools. This contribution focuses on the extension and application of a progressive...