Benchmark problem:

A benchmark is standard test problem with known target solutions in the

form of ply contours and graphs obtained using analytical method. Problem of
progressive ply failure analysis of composite plate which has analytical results are
available in the literature [].
The problem details:
A 15-ply tensile specimen containing a centrally located circular hole is
considered. The composite laminate is 5.85 inches long and 1.5 inches wide with a
hole diameter of 0.25 inches. The thickness of esch ply is 0.01inches and the
laminate stacking sequence is [(45)
2

s
. The material of model is
Graphite/epoxy.
Material data
Orthotropic properties:
Elastic modulus, E
11
= 17e6 psi
Elastic modulus, E
22
= 1.4e6psi
Poissons ratio,
12
= 0.34
Shear modulus, G
12
= 4.5e5 psi
Shear modulus, G
23
= 4.5e5 psi
Shear modulus, G
13
= 4.5e5psi
Failure data for Puckfailure criteria:
Maximum fiber tension , X
t
= 200 ksi
Maximum fiber compression , X
c
= 100 ksi
Maximum matrix tension, Y
t
= 15 ksi
Maximum matrix compression, Y
c
= 30 ksi
Layer shear strength, S
12
= 15 ksi
Slope P12C of fracture envelope, P12C= 0.35
Slope P12T of fracture envelope, P12T= 0.35
Slope P23C of fracture envelope, P23C= 0.27
Slope P23T of fracture envelope, P23T= 0.27