Mode III numerical analysis of composite laminates with elastic couplings in split cantilever beam configuration

This paper presents numerical analysis of the mode III strain energy release rate (SERR, GIII) distributions along delamination front in carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and hybrid fiber reinforced plastic (HFRP) laminates exhibiting elastic couplings. The beam models were analyzed by using the split cantilever beam (SCB) tests configuration. Influence of elastic coupling phenomenon on mode III SERR distributions was investigated...