Simulation of energy dissipation mechanisms in evaluating the critical interlaminar strain energy release rate of cross-ply carbon/epoxy laminated composites

Delamination has been introduced as the most crucial failure mechanism in laminated composites due to the absence of reinforcement along the thickness. It is necessary to investigate the phenomenon of delamination by researchers carefully to take full advantage of the composites' valuable properties. The purpose of this study is to quantify the effects of energy dissipation mechanisms on the interlaminar crack growth phenomenon in laminated...