The single-fibre pull-out test. 1: Review and interpretation 

 -  Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 27(8), p.597-612, 1996 .
<br/><br/> For the first time, the load versus extension trace generated by the single-fibre pull-out test is thoroughly interpreted and mathematically modelled. The single-fibre pull-out test is employed experimentally to model the failure of fibre-reinforced composite materials. The interpretation of this model, however, varies between laboratories. In this paper, the test methodologies and the experimental and mathematical interpretations of various scientists are presented and discussed, as is some preliminary work employing optical fibres embedded in various neat resins. Also, a more complete description of the experimental events is presented and described mathematically via the critical strain energy release rate for crack initiation and propagation, the interfacial shear stress of the bond and the coefficient of friction. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>SINGLE-FIBRE PULL-OUT TEST<br/>LOAD-EXTENSION TRACE<br/>REVIEW<br/>INTERPRETATION