Numerical Methods for the Study of the Impact Behaviour of Composite Laminates Reinforced with Basalt Fibre

Abstract

Low velocity impact tests were carried out on composites reinforced by basalt fibres, up to complete penetration. Indentation tests at different energy levels were add at the experimental campaign, at the aim to investigate about the damage initiation and propagation. A simplified numerical procedure in LS-Dyna was studied to simulate the impact behaviour of the basalt laminates. By comparing the results, a good agreement was found.