Finite Element Modeling of Laminated Composite Plates with Locally Delaminated Interface Subjected to Impact Loading

Table 1

Plate’s properties and dimensions.

Length and width of plate	100 mm × 100 mm
Stacking sequence	Upper lamina (0°) and; lower lamina (45°)
Thickness of plate	0.5 mm
Material properties	𝐸1= 25 GPa,; 𝐸2=1 GPa, 𝑣12=0.25, 𝑣21=0.25,; 𝜌=1 kg/m^3, and 𝐺12=0.5 GPa