Physically-based meso-scale modelling of unidirectional CFRPs for impact loading applications

Thomson, DM

Abstract:: While the physical understanding of UD CFRPs and the processes that govern their mechanical response is continuously improving, macro-scale modelling still often relies on empirical, over-simplified constitutive laws and failure criteria. In addition, many aspects of the rate-dependency and pressure or multiaxial loading effects on the behaviour of UD CFRPs, which are crucial for applications where composite structures may be subjected to dynamic loading, are still not fully understood.
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Thomson, D. M. (2019). Physically-based meso-scale modelling of unidirectional CFRPs for impact loading applications [PhD thesis]. University of Oxford.

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Thomson, D. M. Physically-Based Meso-Scale Modelling of Unidirectional CFRPs for Impact Loading Applications. University of Oxford, 2019.

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Thomson, DM. 2019. “Physically-Based Meso-Scale Modelling of Unidirectional CFRPs for Impact Loading Applications.” PhD thesis, University of Oxford.
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Institution:: University of Oxford
Division:: MPLS
Department:: Engineering Science
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+ Erice, B

Department:: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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+ Petrinic, N

Institution:: University of Oxford
Division:: MPLS
Department:: Engineering Science
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DOI:: 10.5287/ora-o808jbpom
Type of award:: DPhil
Level of award:: Doctoral
Awarding institution:: University of Oxford

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Deposit date:: 2020-05-12

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