A new analytical critical thrust force model for delamination analysis of laminated composites during drilling operation

• Published in: Composites. Part B, Engineering Vol. 124; pp. 207 - 217
• Main Authors: Ojo, Saheed Olalekan, Ismail, Sikiru Oluwarotimi, Paggi, Marco, Dhakal, Hom Nath
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2017
• Subjects: Classical laminate theory; Composite laminates; Delamination; Drilling; First-order shear theory; Linear elastic fracture mechanics; Drilling; Composite laminates; Linear elastic fracture mechanics; Classical laminate theory; Delamination; First-order shear theory

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite laminates are employed in many industrial applications due to their attractive mechanical and structural properties. Machining operation, such as drilling of FRP laminates, plays a significant role in the assembly of parts in aircraft and spacecraft productio...