Munteanu Vlad
@tuiasi.ro
Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering/ Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services/ TUIASI
TUIASI
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Structural Civil Engineering/ Steel structures/ Non-building structures/ FRP Composites
Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
I Hudișteanu, N Țăranu, D N Isopescu, V Munteanu, O Neculai, and D Ungureanu
IOP Publishing
Abstract A growing interest is nowadays directed towards the numerical modelling and monitoring of the interlaminar damage evolution of composite laminates, but also to the numerical mathematical models and techniques for simulation of the interface delamination. Modelling and investigation of the mechanical behaviour and fracture modes of the multi-layered composites is a complex issue, since other important parameters, such as fibre orientation angles, stacking sequences and configuration of the composite laminates are added to the anisotropic character of the composite materials. Different failure modes may occur on multi-layered composites, while the delamination type fracture may lead to a considerable decrease of the load carrying capacity of the composite structures. Interlaminar stresses, which occur in composite laminates as an effect of the presence of the free edges, have a major influence on the delamination onset and the delamination growth. The paper summarizes the numerical methods and the approaches considered in the simulation of the delamination growth of composite laminates. The obtained results are figured in terms of the opening displacement at the interface crack tip and stress distributions on the plies of the multi-layered composites.
I Hudisteanu, N Taranu, D N Isopescu, V Munteanu, D Ungureanu, and M C Scutaru
IOP Publishing
Abstract The investigation of the interlaminar damage evolution on multi-layered composites as well as the numerical modelling techniques available for the simulation of the interface delamination are still a current concern. The complexity of modelling the mechanical behaviour and fracture modes of composite laminates is increased because of the anisotropic behaviour of the material, the fibre arrangement or other important parameters, such as stacking sequence, fibre orientation angle and the configuration of the composite laminates. Different failure modes may occur on multi-layered composites, which can lead to significant stiffness and strength reduction or to the complete loss of the load carrying capacity. The interlaminar stresses are the main factors responsible for the initiation and growth of the interlaminar failures such as delamination. They may occur as a result of manufacturing defects, low-velocity impacts or as an effect of the presence of the free edges. The delamination onset can lead to serious problems such as the premature buckling of the laminates, moisture infiltration, and stiffness degradation or even to progressive delamination growth and the separation of the layers of the composite laminates. The paper presents the numerical modelling of a multi-layered composite subjected to the tensile opening fracture mode as well as the investigation of the delamination growth. The purpose of the analysis is to study the delamination evolution on a symmetric composite laminate, starting from a pre-existing initial crack, at the interface between the adjacent layers from the middle plane. Thenumerical modelling approach for the simulation of the delamination evolution is conducted based on the Cohesive Zone Method. The results are presented in terms of the total displacement jump and equivalent stress distributions on the layers of the composite laminates.
Victoria ROSCA
STEF92 Technology
Gabriel Oprişan, Ioana-Sorina Enţuc, Petru Mihai, Ionuţ-Ovidiu Toma, Nicolae Ţăranu, Mihai Budescu, and Vlad Munteanu
Hindawi Limited
The paper presents experimental and numerical investigations on the behaviour of rubberized concrete short columns confined with aramid fibre reinforced polymer (AFRP) subjected to compression. Additionally, the possibilities to substitute fine aggregate with crumb rubber granules, obtained from discarded worn tires, in structural concrete is also assessed. Because replacing traditional concrete aggregates by rubber particles leads to a significant loss in compressive strength, the authors highlight the use of AFRP confinement to partially or fully restore the compressive strength by applying a number of 1, 2, and 3 layers. Analytical models available for confined regular concrete are used to predict the peak stresses and the corresponding peak strains. Some analytical models give accurate results in terms of peak stress while others better approximate the ultimate strain. The full stress-strain curve of rubberized concrete and the experimentally obtained values for the material properties of AFRP are used as input data for the numerical modelling. A good agreement is found between the results obtained for the peak stress and corresponding axial strain from both the numerical simulations and the experimental investigations.
Victoria ROSCA
Stef92 Technology
Nicolae Taranu, Gabriel Oprisan, Ioana Entuc, Mihai Budescu, Vlad Munteanu, and George Taranu
OAIMDD - EcoZone Publishing House
Construction has always been considered a major producer of serious environmental problems due to large consumption of resources in terms of materials and energy accompanied by environmental pollution; therefore, the projects aiming to reduce these damaging effects are more than welcome. The objective of sustainable development is difficult to be performed by civil and structural engineers at a global scale. However, some solutions and systems for load bearing and cladding elements that make the buildings or other types of civil engineering applications may contribute, at least partially, to attaining some goals of sustainability. Fiber reinforced polymeric (FRP) composite structures and hybrid systems may become sustainable when they utilise minimum material resources, increase the life span of buildings, have a very low environmental impact and ensure the high quality of civil infrastructures. The main objectives of the paper are related to the use of FRP composites in new construction components as well as rehabilitation of deteriorated civil engineering structures aiming to achieve sustainable solutions in civil and structural engineering. Starting from the concept of FRP composites and hybrid systems the authors describe a number of research and development projects carried out by the Composite in Construction Research Group (CCRG) at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi. After a critical evaluation of FRP composite materials applied in construction, the authors describe and analyse their results which addressed a long term program including: all composite structures, multilayered sandwich construction, concrete elements reinforced with FRP composite bars, and modern solutions for structural rehabilitation of load carrying elements made of traditional building materials aiming to improve the building components performance.