@Article{cmc.2009.009.051,
AUTHOR = {E.V.  González, P.  Maimí, A.  Turon, P.P.  Camanho, J.  Renart},
TITLE = {Simulation of delamination by means of cohesive elements using an explicit finite element code},
JOURNAL = {Computers, Materials \& Continua},
VOLUME = {9},
YEAR = {2009},
NUMBER = {1},
PAGES = {51--92},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/cmc/v9n1/23480},
ISSN = {1546-2226},
ABSTRACT = {This paper presents the formulation of a tri-dimensional cohesive element implemented in a user-written material subroutine for explicit finite element analysis. The cohesive element simulates the onset and propagation of the delamination in advanced composite materials. The delamination model is formulated by using a rigorous thermodynamic framework which takes into account the changes of mixed-mode loading conditions. The model is validated by comparing the finite element predictions with experimental data obtained in interlaminar fracture tests under quasi-static loading conditions.},
DOI = {10.3970/cmc.2009.009.051}
}