Abstract: Stochastic finite-element analysis of composite plates due to low velocity impact (LVI) is studied, considering the material properties (Young's modulii, Poisson's ratio, strengths, and fracture energy) and initial velocity ...

Abstract: The design of welded structures for the fatigue limit state is normally carried out by means of either linear or bilinear SN curves, which have been found adequate to predict crack initiation only. To properly assess the ...

Abstract: The safety predictions of composite armors require a probabilistic analysis to take into consideration scatters in the material properties and initial velocity. Damage initiation laws are used to account for matrix and ...