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Experimental Investigation into the Failure Mechanisms of Fabric Membrane Materials with Defective Flat Round Cracks
Wenrui Li1, Ping Liu1, Jiancheng Zhang1
1School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212004, China.
Abstract:
The emphasis of this study is placed on the investigation into the failure mechanisms of the fabric membranes when exposed to such defective cracks. This experimental study investigates the initial crack of a flat circle and conducts a uniaxial shear test on the membrane materials. The deformation of the membrane materials is obtained through an optical non-contact scanner. Our study has been conducted to assess the crack propagation of fabric membrane materials at different angles. The relationships between crack width and stress together with stress and strain are also obtained. Based on the results, a mechanic of failure on the membrane was proposed. Moreover, new findings into the ductility and energy absorption of the fabric membrane materials have been established to inform the failure mechanisms.
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