Publications (including PDF Files, h-index 11 in 2010)
A. Book chapter
L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “Real-time Experimental Investigation on Dynamic Failure of Sandwich Structures and Layered Materials”, Composite Materials and Sandwich Structures, An Anthology of ONR Sponsored Research (editors: E.E. Gdoutos, I.M. Daniel and Y.D.S. Rajapakse), pp. 571-604, Springer publisher, 2009. (PDF file)
B. Peer-reviewed publication (journal papers)
1.
L. Xu,"Exploration on Constants Independent of Materials and Layups in
Transverse Matrix Cracking of Cross-ply Laminates," Advanced Composites
Letter, 1993, Vol.2, No.1, pp.25-29.
2. L. Xu, "Interaction between Matrix Cracking and Edge Delamination
in Composite Laminates, " Composites Science and Technology, 1994,
Vol. 50, No.4, pp.469-478 (Full paper in PDF file).
3.
L. Xu, C.H. Kou "Effect of Interfacial Interleaf to the Interlaminar
Fracture and Intralaminar Fracture in A New Bismaleimide MatrixHistry Composites
System ,"Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 1994,
Vol.13, No.6, pp.509-540.( PDF
file)
4.
L. Xu, "Influence of Stacking Sequence on the Transverse Matrix Cracking
in Continuous Fiber Crossply Laminates," Journal of Composite Materials,
1995,Vol. 29, No.10, pp.1337-1339 (Full paper in PDF file)..
5.
L. Xu, "Study on the Characteristic Curve of Stiffness Degradation Caused
by Matrix Cracking in Multi-directional Composite Laminates," Journal
of Composite Materials, 1996, Vol.30, No.7, pp.820-838 (Full paper in
PDF file).
6. L. Xu, "On the Law of the Transverse Matrix Cracking Growth in Brittle
Polymeric Matrix Composite Laminates under Static Loadings," Journal
of Composite Materials,1996,Vol.30, No.3, pp.384-405.
7.
L. Xu, "Modifying Stacking Sequence Design to Delay Delamination and
Matrix Crack in Laminated Composites---The Multi-Delamination-Interface Design,"
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites , 1996 , Vol. 15, No.3,
pp.230-248 ( PDF
file).
8.
L. Xu, " Probabilistic Character of the Microcrack Growth in Brittle
Layered Materials," Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics,
1997, Vol.27 ,pp.167-174 (PDF
file)
9. L. Xu, " Some Techniques to Establish the Characteristic Curve for
Microcrack Growth in Layered Materials," Engineering Fracture Mechanics,
1997, Vol. 56, No.6, pp.827-837 ( PDF file).
10.
L. Xu, "Study on the Characteristic Stress-Life Curve of Different Materials
and Failure Modes," Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites
,1998, Vol.16, No.17, pp.1450-1462.
11.
L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “Impact Failure Characteristics in Sandwich Structures;
Part I: Basic Failure Mode Selections,” International Journal of Solids and Structures,
2002, Vol.39, pp. 4215-35 ( PDF file)
12.
L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “Impact Failure Characteristics in Sandwich Structures;
Part II: Effects of Impact Speed and
Interfacial Strength,” International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2002, Vol.39, pp.
4237-48 ( PDF file)
13.
L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “An Experimental
Study on Dynamic Failure Events in Homogeneous Layered Materials Using Dynamic
Photoelasticity and High-speed Photography,” Optics and Laser in Engineering, Vol. 40,
pp. 263-288,2003. (
PDF file)
14. L. R. Xu, Y. Y. Huang and A. J. Rosakis, “Dynamic Crack Deflection and
Penetration at Interfaces in Homogeneous Materials: Experimental Studies and Model Predictions,” Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids,
Vol. 51, pp.425-460, 2003. ( PDF file)
15. L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “Real-time Experimental Investigation of Dynamic
Crack Branching Using High-speed Optical Diagnostics,” SEM Experimental Techniques, Vol. 27,pp.23-26,
2003. (PDF file)
16. L. R. Xu and S. Sengupta and H. Kuai “An Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Adhesive Bonding Strengths of Polymer Materials,” International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives,
Vol. 24 , pp. 455–460, 2004 PDF file)
17. Zhong, W.H., Li, J., Xu, L.R ., Michel, J.A, Sullivan, L.M. and Lukehart, C.M. “Processing of Polymeric Nanocomposites Reinforced with Derivatized Graphitic Carbon Nanofibers with Linker Molecules”. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 4, pp.794-802, 2004.
18. L. R. Xu, V. Bhamidipati , W.-H. Zhong, J., Li, C. M. Lukehart, E. Lara-Curzio, K. C. Liu and M. J. Lance “Mechanical Property Characterization of A Polymeric Nanocomposite Reinforced by Graphitic Nanofibers with Reactive Linkers, Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 38, pp. 1563-1582, 2004.( PDF file)-----Top 5 in 2005; and top 10 in 2006 of the Most-Frequently-Read Articles in Journal of Composite Materials.
19. L. R. Xu , H. Kuai and S. Sengupta “ Dissimilar Material J oints with and without Free-edge Stress Singularities; Part I: A Biologically Inspired Design,” Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 44, pp. 608-615, 2004 (PDF file)
20 . L. R. Xu , and S. Sengupta “ Dissimilar Material J oints with and without Free-edge Stress Singularities; Part II: An Integrated Numerical Analysis,” Experimental Mechanics,Vol. 44, pp. 616-621, 2004 ( PDF file)
21. Zhong, W.H., Li, J., Xu, L. R . and Lukehart, C.M. “GCNF/Epoxy Monoliths Using Reactive Oxydianiline Linker Molecules and the Effect of Nanofiber Reinforcement on Curing Conditions,” Polymer Composites, Vol. 26, pp. 128-135. 2005.
22. L. R. Xu and S. Sengupta, “Interfacial Stress Transfer and Property Mismatch in Discontinuous Nanofiber/nanotube Composite Materials,” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 5, pp.620-626, 2005 ( PDF file)
23 . L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “Impact Damage Visualization of Heterogeneous Two-Layer Materials Subjected to Low-speed Impact,” International Journal of Damage Mechanics, Vol. 1, pp.215-233, 2005 ( PDF file)
24 . L. R. Xu , H. Kuai and S. Sengupta“ Free-Edge Stress Singularities and Edge Modifications for Fiber Pushout Experiments,” Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 39, pp.1103-1125, 2005. ( PDF file)
25. X.F. Li, and L. R. Xu “Transient Response of a Finite Bimaterial Plate Containing a Crack Perpendicular to and Terminating at the Interface,” ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, 2006,Vol.73, pp.544-554 ( PDF file)
26. P. Wang and L. R. Xu “Convex Interfacial Joints with Least Stress Singularities In Dissimilar Materials and Structures,” Mechanics of Materials, 2006, Vol.38, pp.1001-1011.( PDF file)
27. L. R. Xu, V.Bhamidipati and S. Mahadevan “Shear-lag Analysis of Constrained Shrinkage Cracking in Reinforced Concrete Slabs,” Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, 2006, Vol. 6, pp. 57-66.
28. L. R. Xu and P. Wang “Dynamic Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Failure Mode Transitions along Weaken Interfaces in Elastic Solids,” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2006, Vol. 73, 1597-1614.( PDF file)
29. P. Wang and L. R. Xu “Dynamic Interfacial Debonding Initiation Induced by An Incident Crack,” International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2006, Vol. 43, pp.6535-6550.( PDF file)
30.X.F. Li, and L. R. Xu “T-stresses across Static Crack Kinking,” ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, 2007, Vol. 74, pp. 181-190 ( PDF file)
31. L. R. Xu, L. Li, C. M. Lukehart and H. Kuai “Mechanical Property Characterization Nanofiber-Reinforced Composite Adhesives,” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 7 , pp.1-3, 2007 ( PDF file).
32. Z. Li, C. Ji, Y. Li and L.R. Xu, “The brittle fracture criterion based on the maximum tensile stress on the surface of blunt crack tip,” Mechanics Research Communications, 2007, vol.34, pp.472-479.
33. L. R. Xu, “In-class Paper Demonstration and Experiment for Mechanics of Materials and Advanced Solid Mechanics Courses,” International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 24, pp. 540-544. 2008 ( PDF file)
34. A. Krishnan and L. R. Xu, “Effect of the interfacial stress distribution on the material interfacial shear strength measurement,” Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 50. pp. 293-288. 2010 (PDF file)
35. H. Yan, C. Oskay, A. Krishnan and L.R. Xu, “Compression After Impact Response of Woven Fiber-Reinforced Composites,” Composite Science and Technology, Vol. 70, pp.2128-2136, 2010 (PDF file).
36. P. Cesar, V. Rosa, M. Pinto, H. Yoshimura and L. R. Xu, “Effect of ion exchange on R-curve behavior of a dental porcelain,” Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 46, pp. 117-122, 2011 (PDF file)
37. A. Krishnan and L. R. Xu, “Systematic evaluation of bonding strengths and fracture toughnesses of adhesive joints,” Journal of Adhesion, Vol. 87, pp.53-71, 2011.(PDF file)
38. A Krishnan and L.R. Xu, A short-beam shear fracture approach to measure the mode II fracture toughness of materials with preferred interfaces, International Journal of Fracture, Vol. 169, pp. 15-25, 2011(PDF file)
- L. R. Xu; Arun Krishnan; Haibin Ning; Uday Vaidya, “A novel seawater tank approach to evaluate dynamic failure and durability of E-glass/vinyl ester composites,” submitted for publication
- A. Krishnan and L. R. Xu, “A Simple Effective Flaw Model on the Nanofiller Agglomeration Effect in Nanocomposite Materials,” submitted for publication.
- V.-X. Tran, D. Leguillon , A. Krishnan and L. R. Xu “Interface Crack Initiation at V-Notches along Adhesive Bonding in Weakly Bonded Polymers Subjected to Mixed-Mode Loading,” submitted for publication.
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