Publications
2025
- E-pub ahead of print
Effect of delamination defects on buckling and growth characteristics in composite laminates
Venkat, S. S., Scheffler, S., Anilkumar, P. M., Baranger, E. & Rolfes, R., 1 Oct 2025, In: Composite Structures. 369, 119245.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Exploring the potential energy landscape of square bistable laminates bonded with piezoelectric macro fiber composites
Bashir, D., Anilkumar, P. M. & Rao, B. N., 1 Oct 2025, In: Composite Structures. 369, 18 p., 119239.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Effects of water absorption on the mechanical and morphological properties of date palm leaf fiber-reinforced polymer composites
Mahdi, E., Ochoa, D. R. H., Vaziri, A., Bandaru, A. K., Kumar, P. K. A. V. & Dean, A., 15 Sept 2025, In: Composite Structures. 368, 14 p., 119286.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Hierarchical multiscale fracture modeling of carbon-nitride nanosheet reinforced composites by combining cohesive phase-field and molecular dynamics
Zhang, Q., Valizadeh, N., Liu, M., Zhuang, X. & Mortazavi, B., Mar 2025, In: Composite Structures. 358, 118942.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2024
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Investigations on the dynamic snap-through of MFC bonded self-resetting bistable laminates
Anilkumar, P. M., Scheffler, S., Haldar, A., Jansen, E. L., Rao, B. N. & Rolfes, R., 15 Mar 2024, In: Composite Structures. 332, 117906.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Stochastic interpretable machine learning based multiscale modeling in thermal conductivity of Polymeric graphene-enhanced composites
Liu, B., Lu, W., Olofsson, T., Zhuang, X. & Rabczuk, T., 1 Jan 2024, In: Composite Structures. 327, 16 p., 117601.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2023
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A phase-field lattice model (PFLM) for fracture problem: Theory and application in composite materials
Yue, Q., Wang, Q., Tian, W., Rabczuk, T., Zhou, W., Ma, G., Zhuang, X. & Chang, X., 1 Nov 2023, In: Composite Structures. 323, 117432.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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In-situ aligning magnetic nanoparticles in thermoplastic adhesives for contactless rapid joining of composite structures
Sha, Z., Cheng, X., Charles, A. D. M., Zhou, Y., Islam, M. S., Rider, A. N., Peng, S., Lim, M., Timchenko, V. & Wang, C. H., 1 Oct 2023, In: Composite Structures. 321, 117304.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
- External
Uncertainty quantification of bistable variable stiffness laminate using machine learning assisted perturbation approach
Suraj, K. S., Anilkumar, P. M., Krishnanunni, C. G. & Rao, B. N., 1 Sept 2023, In: Composite Structures. 319, 117072.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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A finite element-based continuum damage model for mechanical joints in fiber metal laminates under static and fatigue loading
Gerendt, C., Hematipour, M., Englisch, N., Scheffler, S. & Rolfes, R., 15 May 2023, In: Composite Structures. 312, 116797.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2022
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Morphing of bistable variable stiffness composites using distributed MFC actuators
Anilkumar, P. M., Haldar, A., Scheffler, S., Jansen, E. L., Rao, B. N. & Rolfes, R., 1 Jun 2022, In: Composite Structures. 289, 115396.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Stochastic full-range multiscale modeling of thermal conductivity of Polymeric carbon nanotubes composites: A machine learning approach
Liu, B., Vu-Bac, N., Fu, X., Zhuang, X. & Rabczuk, T., 1 Jun 2022, In: Composite Structures. 289, 1 p., 115393.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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A double-phase field model for multiple failures in composites
Zhang, P., Tan, S., Hu, X., Yao, W. & Zhuang, X., 18 May 2022, In: Composite Structures. 293, 115730.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Exploring the mechanical properties of two-dimensional carbon-nitride polymer nanocomposites by molecular dynamics simulations
Zhang, Q., Mortazavi, B., Zhuang, X. & Aldakheel, F., 1 Feb 2022, In: Composite Structures. 281, 115004.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2021
- External
A multi phase-field-cohesive zone model for laminated composites: Application to delamination migration
Asur Vijaya Kumar, P. K., Dean, A., Reinoso, J. & Paggi, M., 15 Nov 2021, In: Composite Structures. 276, 12 p., 114471.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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FE analysis and experimental validation of mechanical wedge–barrel anchors for CFRP rods
Heydarinouri, H., Vidovic, A., Nussbaumer, A. & Ghafoori, E., 1 Nov 2021, In: Composite Structures. 275, 114509.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Fire behavior and design of steel columns reinforced by prestressed CFRP strips
Hu, L., Ghafoori, E., Pons, S., Feng, P., Yang, J. & Azim, I., 1 Nov 2021, In: Composite Structures. 275, 114516.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Robust improvement of the asymmetric post-buckling behavior of a composite panel by perturbing fiber paths
van den Broek, S., Minera, S., Jansen, E. & Rolfes, R., 15 Aug 2021, In: Composite Structures. 270, 114011.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Behavior of cracked steel plates strengthened with adhesively bonded CFRP laminates under fatigue Loading: Experimental and analytical study
Doroudi, Y., Fernando, D., Hosseini, A. & Ghafoori, E., 15 Jun 2021, In: Composite Structures. 266, 113816.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Snap-through of bistable variable stiffness laminates using MFC actuators
Anilkumar, P. M., Haldar, A., Jansen, E. L., Rao, B. N. & Rolfes, R., 15 Jun 2021, In: Composite Structures. 266, 113694.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Khalasa date palm leaf fiber as a potential reinforcement for polymeric composite materials
Mahdi, E., Ochoa, D. R. H., Vaziri, A., Dean, A. & Kucukvar, M., 1 Jun 2021, In: Composite Structures. 265, 113501.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Damage tolerance of adhesively bonded pultruded GFRP double-strap joints
Fame, C. M., Ramôa Correia, J., Ghafoori, E. & Wu, C., 1 May 2021, In: Composite Structures. 263, 113625.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Phase field modelling of progressive failure in composites combined with cohesive element with an explicit scheme
Zhang, P., Yao, W., Hu, X. & Zhuang, X., 15 Apr 2021, In: Composite Structures. 262, 113353.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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A finite deformation gradient-enhanced damage model for nanoparticle/polymer nanocomposites: An atomistically-informed multiscale approach
Arash, B., Unger, R., Exner, W. & Rolfes, R., 15 Feb 2021, In: Composite Structures. 258, 113211.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2020
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A multi phase-field fracture model for long fiber reinforced composites based on the Puck theory of failure
Dean, A., Asur Vijaya Kumar, P. K., Reinoso, J., Gerendt, C., Paggi, M., Mahdi, E. & Rolfes, R., 1 Nov 2020, In: Composite Structures. 251, 112446.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Crushing response of CFRP and KFRP composite corrugated tubes to quasi-static slipping axial loading: Experimental investigation and numerical simulation
Alkhatib, F., Mahdi, E. & Dean, A., 15 Aug 2020, In: Composite Structures. 246, 112370.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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On the progressive fatigue failure of mechanical composite joints: Numerical simulation and experimental validation
Gerendt, C., Dean, A., Mahrholz, T., Englisch, N., Krause, S. & Rolfes, R., 29 May 2020, In: Composite Structures. 248, 112488.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Development of composite double-hat energy absorber device subjected to traverser loads
Alkhatib, F., Mahdi, E. & Dean, A., 15 May 2020, In: Composite Structures. 240, 112046.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2019
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Macro-mechanical modeling and experimental validation of anisotropic, pressure- and temperature-dependent behavior of short fiber composites
Dean, A., Grbic, N., Rolfes, R. & Behrens, B., 23 Dec 2019, In: Composite Structures. 211, p. 630-643 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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On the progressive failure simulation and experimental validation of fiber metal laminate bolted joints
Gerendt, C., Dean, A., Mahrholz, T. & Rolfes, R., 1 Dec 2019, In: Composite Structures. 229, 111368.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Multi-sensor technology for B-spline modelling and deformation analysis of composite structures
Yang, H. & Xu, X., 15 Sept 2019, In: Composite Structures. 224, 111000.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Progressive delamination analysis through two-way global-local coupling approach preserving energy dissipation for single-mode and mixed-mode loading
Akterskaia, M., Camanho, P. P., Jansen, E., Arteiro, A. & Rolfes, R., 1 Sept 2019, In: Composite Structures. 223, 110892.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Buckling optimization of composite cylinders for axial compression: A design methodology considering a variable-axial fiber layout
Almeida, J. H. S., Bittrich, L., Jansen, E., Tita, V. & Spickenheuer, A., 15 Aug 2019, In: Composite Structures. 222, 110928.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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An automatic finite element modelling for deformation analysis of composite structures
Yang, H., Xu, X. & Neumann, I., 15 Mar 2019, In: Composite Structures. 212, p. 434-438 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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An automatic and intelligent optimal surface modeling method for composite tunnel structures
Yang, H., Xu, X., Kargoll, B. & Neumann, I., 15 Jan 2019, In: Composite Structures. 208, p. 702-710 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Behavior of prestressed CFRP plates bonded to steel substrate: Numerical modeling and experimental validation
Martinelli, E., Hosseini, A., Ghafoori, E. & Motavalli, M., 1 Jan 2019, In: Composite Structures. 207, p. 974-984 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Optimized finite element analysis model based on terrestrial laser scanning data
Xu, W., Xu, X., Yang, H. & Neumann, I., 1 Jan 2019, In: Composite Structures. 207, p. 62-71 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2018
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Intelligent 3D data extraction method for deformation analysis of composite structures
Xu, X., Yang, H., Zhang, Y. & Neumann, I., 1 Nov 2018, In: Composite Structures. 203, p. 254-258 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Analysis of skin-stringer debonding in composite panels through a two-way global-local method
Akterskaia, M., Jansen, E., Hallett, S. R., Weaver, P. & Rolfes, R., 15 Oct 2018, In: Composite Structures. 202, p. 1280-1294 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Deformation monitoring of typical composite structures based on terrestrial laser scanning technology
Xu, X., Yang, H. & Neumann, I., 15 Oct 2018, In: Composite Structures. 202, p. 77-81 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review