Advanced numerical modeling of flexural response in axisymmetric CFRP composite laminates
Afsar HUSAIN, Sanan H. KHAN, Abdel Hamid I. MOURAD
Abstract. Axisymmetric carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates are designed to achieve enhanced load-bearing efficiency and balanced mechanical performance under complex stress states. In this study, the flexural response of axisymmetric CFRP laminates is numerically investigated using two modeling approaches: a three-dimensional Hashin progressive damage model implemented through a user-defined VUMAT subroutine in Abaqus/CAE, and the built-in two-dimensional Hashin failure criterion. The numerical predictions are validated against previously reported experimental results. The 3D Hashin model shows improved accuracy in predicting peak load and provides a more detailed representation of progressive damage mechanisms, including delamination initiation and matrix cracking, compared to the 2D model. These results further demonstrate the superior capability of three-dimensional damage models in capturing the complex flexural behavior of axisymmetric CFRP laminates.
Keywords
CFRP, Flexural Test, Finite Element Method, Abaqus, VUMAT, 3D Hashin Progressive Damage Model
Published online 6/20/2026, 7 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Afsar HUSAIN, Sanan H. KHAN, Abdel Hamid I. MOURAD, Advanced numerical modeling of flexural response in axisymmetric CFRP composite laminates, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 67, pp 300-306, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904176-41
The article was published as article 41 of the book Climate Action and Sustainability
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