Research Article

On Complexities of Impact Simulation of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: A Simplified Modeling Framework

Table 2

Correction factors applied to the mechanical properties of the TWINTEX sample.

Correction factors
Strain rateBendingDelaminationFixtureTotal

Tensile strength and fracture toughness1.321.400.921.252.124
Compression strength and fracture toughness1.761.400.851.252.616
Shear strength and fracture toughness0.711.400.701.250.866
Tensile modulus1.041.001.001.251.306
Compression modulus2.151.001.001.252.688
Shear modulus0.191.001.001.250.233