Comparison of One-, Two- and Three-Dimensional Models of a Metallic Insert in a Composite

Abstract

For a set of applications, thin metallic sheets are used in fibre composite materials to reach higher load introduction capacities. The paper deals with a simplified generic problem of this kind. The main subject is the comparison of results of three types of models, namely, a 1D-, 2D- and a 3D version. What can be shown is the fact that results are quite similar with respect to behaviour along the loading direction, but very different in the actual values.