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II.1.10.23 Yamada-Sun criterion (version b)

A second version of Yamada-Sun criterion more adapted to fabrics is proposed. The “tape” version of Yamada-Sun criterion is calculated in two directions, and the worst direction is considered for failure. The failure index is calculated as follows:

FIYamadaSun_b = max σ11 σ11all 2 + τ12 τ12all 2; σ22 σ22all 2 + τ12 τ12all 2 .

The allowables σ11all and σ22all depends on the signs of σ11 and σ22 respectively. Ply passes the failure criterion if the two following conditions are satisfied:

σ11 σ11all 2 + τ12 τ12all 2 1,
σ22 σ22all 2 + τ12 τ12all 2 1.

The reserve factor is calculated as follows:

RFYamadaSun_b = 1 FoSF IYamadaSun_b,

and the strength ratio is given by:

SRYamadaSun_b = FoSF IYamadaSun_b.

This criterion is referred to as “YamadaSun_b” in FeResPost.