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The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of geometrical and physical parameters on failure modes and failure loads in unidirectional polymeric matrix composites with two serial pin loaded holes, analytically and experimentally. It is assumed that all of unidirectional fibers in the laminate lie in one direction while loaded by a load p 0 at infinity, parallel to the direction of the fibers. To derive equilibrium equations based on a Shear-Lag theory, a rectangular arrangement of fibers is considered and with the proper use of boundary and boundness conditions, stress and displacement fields are computed within the laminate, along with the surrounding pinholes. Finally by using the Hashin criterion failure modes and failure loads are estimated. To validate analytical results based on shear-lag theory, an experimental program is carried out. A very good agreement is observed between two procedures. Based on results, in small sizes of two pins, the dominant failure mode is bearing and with the increasing of hole sizes, failure modes are changed to tension and shear modes.
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Mohammad Mahdi Attar received his B.S. degree from Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran, in 2005, M.S. degree, in 2008, Shahid Chamran University, Ahwaz, Iran and Ph.D. degree at Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University, Tehran Iran. Dr. Attar is also currently a faculty member at the Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran. His research interests are focused on Composites Material, Hyperthermia and Thermal Stress.
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Attar, M.M., Barati, F., Ahmadpour, M. et al. Failure analysis of unidirectional polymeric matrix composites with two serial pin loaded-holes. J Mech Sci Technol 30, 2583–2591 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-016-0519-5
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