Interpreting Layered Composite Results

This course delves into interpreting results for layered composites, which differ from metals due to their anisotropic nature and complex failure modes such as fiber breakage, matrix cracking, and delamination. It covers various failure criteria specific to composites, including Maximum Strain, Maximum Stress, Tsai-Hill, and Tsai-Wu, and explains the concept of First Ply Failure (FPF), where failure begins in one layer. Understanding these aspects is crucial for evaluating the reliability and safety of composite structures. This course aims to educate on how the unique properties and complexities of layered composites lead to different interpretations of their results.