A critical review on free edge delamination fracture criteria

Burhan, Mohammad; Ullah, Zahur; Kazancı, Zafer; Catalanotti, Giuseppe

Abstract

Laminates experience three-dimensional singular stress near their free edges due to elastic mismatches between layers, which can cause delamination. This paper critically evaluates methods for predicting free edge delamination and highlights the limitations of conventional strength-of-materials and fracture mechanics approaches. The Theory of Critical Distances (TCD) uses a material-dependent critical distance parameter, while Finite Fracture Mechanics (FFM) employs a combined stress-energy criterion without needing a predefined length parameter. This review compares TCD and FFM, also discussing Cohesive Zone Models and Phase-Field Models, and aims to guide the selection of appropriate methods for analyzing free edge delamination.

Citation

Burhan, M., Ullah, Z., Kazancı, Z., & Catalanotti, G. (online). A critical review on free edge delamination fracture criteria. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2024.2424492

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 29, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Nov 5, 2024
• Deposit Date: Nov 7, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 8, 2024
• Journal: Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures
• Print ISSN: 1537-6494
• Electronic ISSN: 1537-6532
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 1-14
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2024.2424492
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3083867