Finite element model for impact on composite structures

Christian Garnier (1) , Marie-Laetitia Pastor (2) , Bernard Lorrain (1)

1 LGP - Laboratoire Génie de Production
2 ICA - Institut Clément Ader

The aim of this study is to create a finite element model, using Abaqus FEM code, to predict the behavior of composite structure under low-velocity impact. Results of this model, in terms of damaged area, are compared to NDT results obtained by IR Thermography. Then, this model is used to model Compression After Impact. These second results are compared to experiments.

Mots clés: FEM; Impact; Composite structure

Domaines: Mécanique des structures [physics.class-ph]; Mécanique des structures [physics.class-ph]

Christian Garnier, Marie-Laetitia Pastor, Bernard Lorrain. Finite element model for impact on composite structures. 16th International Conference on Composite Structures, Jun 2011, Porto, Portugal. ⟨hal-01005711⟩