Analysis of the microbond test using nonlinear fracture mechanics
arXiv:0905.4582
Abstract
Microbond tests composed of single fibre and matrix droplet are often used to determine the properties of fibre reinforced composites. Interfacial shear strength is quantified by the maximum pull-out force assuming a uniform stress distribution along the fibre. Here, nonlinear finite element analyses are performed to investigate the validity of this assumption.
Submitted to 17th international conference on composite materials (ICCM-17)