Ronald Krueger

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R. Krueger and P.J. Minguet.
Analysis of Composite Skin-Stiffener Debond Specimens using a Shell-3D Modeling Technique.
Composite Structures, vol. 81, pp. 41-59, 2007.

R. Krueger.
An Approach for Assessing Delamination Propagation Capabilities in Commercial Finite Element Codes.
In Proceedings of American Society for Composites, 22nd Annual Technical Conference, Seattle, Washington, 2007.

R. Krueger, J.G. Ratcliffe, and P.J. Minguet.
Panel Stiffener Debonding Analysis Using A Shell/3D Modeling Technique.
In Proceedings of 16th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-16), Kyoto, Japan, July 2007.

R. Krueger, J.G. Ratcliffe, and P.J. Minguet.
Analysis of Composite Panel-Stiffener Debonding Using A Shell/3D Modeling Technique.
NIA Report No. 2007-07, NASA/CR-2007-214879, 2007.

R. Krueger and D. Goetze.
Influence of Finite Element Software on Energy Release Rates Computed Using the Virtual Crack Closure Technique.
NIA Report No. 2006-06, NASA/CR-214523, 2006.

T. K. O'Brien and R. Krueger.
Influence of Compression and Shear on the Strength of Composite Laminates with Z-Pinned Reinforcement.
Applied Composite Materials, vol. 13, pp. 173-189, 2006.

R. Krueger and P. J. Minguet.
Composite Skin/Stringer Disbond Analysis Using A Shell/3D Modeling Technique.
In Proceedings of American Society for Composites, 21st Annual Technical Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, 2006.

J. Ratcliffe and R. Krueger.
A Finite Element Analysis for Predicting Mode I-Dominated Delamination Growth in Laminated Structure with Through-Thickness Reinforcement.
In Proceedings of American Society for Composites, 21st Annual Technical Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, 2006.

R. Krueger and P. J. Minguet.
Analysis of Composite Panel-Stiffener Debonding Using a Shell/3D Modeling Technique.
NIA Report No. 2006-02, NASA/CR-2006-214299, 2006.

R. Krueger.
Computational Fracture Mechanics for Composites - State of the Art and Challenges.
In Proceedings of NAFEMS Nordic Seminar: Prediction and Modelling of Failure Using FEA, Roskilde, Denmark, 2006.

T. K. O'Brien and R. Krueger.
Influence of Compression and Shear on the Strength of Composite Laminates with Z-pinned Reinforcement.
In Proceedings of The Fifth Canadian-International Composites Conference, CANCOM 2005, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2005.

T. K. O'Brien and R. Krueger.
Influence of Compression and Shear on the Strength of Composite Laminates with Z-Pinned Reinforcement.
NASA/TM-2005-213768, ARL-TR-3524, 2005.

R. Krueger and P. J. Minguet.
Skin-Stiffener Debond Prediction Based on Computational Fracture Analysis.
NIA Report No. 2005-06, NASA/CR-2005-213915, 2005.

R. Krueger and P. J. Minguet.
Skin-Stiffener Debond Prediction Based on Computational Fracture Analysis.
In Proceedings of The Fifth Canadian-International Composites Conference, CANCOM 2005, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2005, p. Paper no 14.

R. Krueger.
Modeling of Unit-Cells with Z-Pins Using FLASH: Pre-Processing and Post-Processing.
NIA Report No. 2005-01, NASA/CR-2005-213905, 2005.

M. König, R. Krüger, E. Kohler, M. Kurz, and T. Ruckstuhl.
Experimantal and Numerical Analysis of Delamination Gropwth in a Graphite/Epoxy Specimen Caused by a Ply Cut.
In 2004 International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering & Science. Madeira, Portugal: Tech Science Press, 2004, pp. 427-432.

R. Krueger and P. J. Minguet.
Analysis of Composite Skin-Stiffener Debond Specimens Using a Shell/3D Modeling Technique and Submodeling.
NIA Report No. 2004-04, NASA/CR-2004-212684, 2004.

R. Krueger.
Virtual Crack Closure Technique: History, Approach and Applications.
Applied Mechanics Reviews, vol. 57, pp. 109-143, 2004.

I. L. Paris, R. Krueger, and T. K. O'Brien.
Effect of Assumed Damage and Location on the Delamination Onset Predictions for Skin-Stiffener Debonding.
AHS Journal, vol. 49, pp. 501-507, 2004.

R. Krueger, T. K. O'Brien, and P. J. Minguet.
Implementation of Interlaminar Fracture Mechanics In Design: An Overview.
Presented at ICCM-14, San Diego, SME Technical Paper EM03-384, 2003.

T. K. O'Brien and R. Krueger.
Analysis of Flexure Tests for Transverse Tensile Strength Characterization of Unidirectional Composites.
Journal of Composites Technology and Research, vol. 25, pp. 50-68, 2003.

R. Krueger and P. J. Minguet.
Analysis of Composite Skin-stiffener Debond Specimens Using Volume Elements and a Shell/3D Modeling Technique.
NASA/CR-2002-211947, ICASE Report No. 2002-38, October 2002.

R. Krueger, I. L. Paris, T. K. O'Brien, and P. J. Minguet.
Comparison of 2D Finite Element Modeling Assumptions with Results from 3D Analysis for Composite Skin-Stiffener Debonding.
Composite Structures, vol. 57, pp. 161-168, 2002.

R. Krueger, T. K. O'Brien, and P. J. Minguet.
Application of the Shell/3D Modeling Technique for the analysis of Skin-Stiffener Debond Specimens.
In Proceedings of the American Society for Composites - 17th Annual Technical Conference on Composite Materials, C. T. Sun and H. Kim, Eds.: CRC Press LLC, 2002.

R. Krueger.
The Virtual Crack Closure Technique: History, Approach and Applications
NASA/CR-2002-211628, ICASE Report No. 2002-10, May 2002.

R. Krueger and P. J. Minguet.
Influence of 2D Finite Element Modeling Assumptions on Debonding Prediction For Composite Skin-Stiffener Specimens Subjected to Tension and Bending.
NASA/CR-2002-211452, ICASE Report No. 2002-4, March 2002.

R. Krueger, I. L. Paris, T. K. O'Brien, and P. J. Minguet.
Fatigue Life Methodology for Bonded Composite Skin/Stringer Configurations.
Journal of Composites Technology and Research, vol. 24, 2002.

T. K. O'Brien, A. D. Chawan, R. Krueger, and I. Paris.
Transverse Tension Fatigue Life Characterization of Carbon Epoxy Composites.
International Journal of Fatigue, vol. 24, pp. 127-146, 2002.

R. Krueger, I. L. Paris, T. K. O'Brien, and P. J. Minguet.
Comparison of 2D Finite Element Modeling Assumptions with Results From 3D Analysis for Composite Skin-Stiffener Debonding.
Presented at the 11th International Conference on Composite Structures, Melbourne, Australia, November 2001.

I. L. Paris, R. Krueger and T. K. O'Brien.
Effect of Initial Damage Type and Location on the Delamination Onset Predictions for Skin-Stiffener Debonding.
Presented at AHS Structures Specialist Meeting, Williamsburg, November 2001.

T. K. O'Brien and R. Krueger.
Analysis of Ninety Degree Flexure Tests for Characterization of Composite Transverse Tensile Strength and Fatigue Life.
NASA/TM-2001-211227, ARL-TR-2568, October 2001.

T. K. O'Brien, A. D. Chawan, R. Krueger and I. L. Paris.
Transverse Tension Fatigue Life Characterization Through Flexure Testing of Composite Materials.
NASA/TM-2001-211035, ARL-TR-2544, July 2001.

R. Krueger, I. L. Paris, T. K. O'Brien, and P. J. Minguet.
Fatigue Life Methodology for Bonded Composite Skin/Stringer Configurations.
NASA TM-2001-210842, ARL-TR-2432, April 2001.

R. Krueger and T. K. O'Brien.
A Shell/3D Modeling Technique for the Analysis of Delaminated Composite Laminates.
Composites Part A: applied science and manufacturing, vol. 32, pp. 25-44, 2001.

R. Krueger, P. J. Minguet, and T. K. O'Brien.
A Method for Calculating Strain Energy Release Rates in Preliminary Design of Composite Skin/Stringer Debonding under Multi-Axial Loading,
in Composite Materials: Theory and Practice, ASTM STP 1383, P. Grant and C. Q. Rousseau, Eds.: American Society for Testing and Materials, 2000, pp.105-128.

M. König, R. Krüger, and S. Rinderknecht.
Finite Element Analysis of Delamination Growth in a Multidirectional Composite ENF Specimen,
in Composite Materials: Theory and Practice, ASTM STP 1383, P. Grant and C. Q. Rousseau, Eds.: American Society for Testing and Materials, 2000, pp. 345-365.

R. Krueger, I. L. Paris, T. K. O'Brien, and P. J. Minguet.
Fatigue Life Methodology for Bonded Composite Skin/Stringer Configurations.
in Proceedings of the American Society for Composites - 15th Annual Technical Conference on Composite Materials: Technomic Publishing, 2000, pp. 729-736.

R. Krueger and T. K. O'Brien.
A Shell/3D Modeling Technique for the Analysis of Delaminated Composite Laminates.
NASA/TM-2000-210287, ARL-TR-2207, June 2000.

R. Krueger, M. K. Cvitkovich, T. K. O'Brien, and P. J. Minguet.
Testing and Analysis of Composite Skin/Stringer Debonding Under Multi-Axial Loading.
Journal of Composite Materials, vol. 34, pp. 1263-1300, 2000.

R. Krueger.
A Shell/3D Modeling Technique for Delaminations in Composite Laminates.
Proceedings the 14th Annual Technical Conference on Composite Materials, American Society for
Composites ? Dayton, Technomic Publishing, ISBN 1-56676-791-1, pp. 843-852, 1999.

R. Krueger, P.J. Minguet, and T.K. O'Brien.
A Method for Calculating Strain Energy Release Rates in Preliminary Design of Composite Skin/Stringer Debonding under Multi-Axial Loading
NASA TM-1999-209365, ARL-TR-2012, July 1999.

R. Krueger, M.K. Cvitkovich, T.K. O'Brien, and P.J. Minguet.
Testing and Analysis of Composite Skin/Stringer Debonding Under Multi-Axial Loading.
NASA TM-209097, ARL-MR-439, February 1999

M.K. Cvitkovich, R. Krueger, T.K. O'Brien, and P.J. Minguet.
Debonding in Composite Skin/Stringer Configurations Under Multi-Axial Loading.
Proceedings of the 13th Annual Technical Conference on Composite Materials, American Society for Composites, Baltimore, ISBN 0-9667220-0-0 (CD-ROM), 1998, pp. 1014-1048.

S. Weihe, S. Rinderknecht, R. Krüger, and B. Kröplin.
Simulation of fracture and delamination propagation in fibre reinforced materials.
Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, vol. 78, pp. S73-S76, 1998.

M. König, R. Krüger.
Delamination Growth under Cyclic Loading.
ECCM-8, European Conference on Composite Materials, Volume 4, Woodhead Publishing Ltd., 1998, pp. 479-486.

M. König, R. Krüger, K. Kussmaul, M. von Alberti and M. Gädke.
Characterizing Static and Fatigue Interlaminar Fracture Behaviour of a First Generation Graphite/Epoxy Composite.
Composite Materials: Testing and Design - (13th Vol.), ASTM STP 1242, S.J. Hooper, Ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, 1997, pp. 60-81.

R. Krüger and M. König.
Prediction of Delamination Growth Under Cyclic Loading.
Composite Materials: Fatigue and Fracture (Sixth Volume), ASTM STP 1285, E.A. Armanios, Ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, 1997, pp. 162-178.

M. König und R. Krüger.
Delaminationswachstum in CFK-Laminaten
In F. Aldinger and H. Mughrabi, Herausgeber, Werkstoffwoche '96, Symposium 7, Materialwissenschaftliche Grundlagen, pp. 945-950. DGM-Informationsgesellschaft mbH, 1997. ISBN 3-8835-235-6.

M. König and R. Krüger
Delamination Growth in CFRP-Laminates Under Fatigue Loading.
International Conference on Fatigue of Composites, S. Degallaix, C. Bathias and R. Fougeres, eds., Societe Francaise de Metallurgie et de Materiaux , pp. 299-306, 1997.

R. Krüger, M. König and B. Kröplin
Delamination Growth in CFRP-Laminates: Development of a predictive tool based on computational fracture mechanics.
AIAA-97-1130-CP. In The 38th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC SSDM Conference, Kissimmee, FL, pp. 2064--2072, 1997.

M. König, R. Krüger and H. Parisch
A Finite Element Approach for Predicting Delamination Growth
In Proceedings of NAFEMS World Congress '97 - Stuttgart, pp. 136-147, NAFEMS , 1997.

M. König and R. Krüger
Analytical and Numerical Analysis of a Specimen Containing a Delamination Caused by a Ply Cut.
ISD-Report No. 97/2, Institute for Statics and Dynamics of Aerospace Structures, University of Stuttgart, 1997.

R. Krüger, S. Rinderknecht and M. König
Two- and Three- Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Crack Fronts in a Multidirectional Composite ENF Specimen
ISD-Report No. 97/1, Institute for Statics and Dynamics of Aerospace Structures, University of Stuttgart, 1997.

R. Krüger
Delaminationswachstum in Faserverbundlaminaten - Entwicklung eines auf bruchmechanischen Ansätzen basierenden Berechnungsverfahrens, Dissertation, ISD, Universität Stuttgart, Bericht aus dem Institut 13-96, ISBN 3-930683-15-6, 1996.

R. Krüger and M. König
Investigation of Delamination Growth Between Plies of Dissimilar Orientations.
ISD-Report No. 96/5, Institute for Statics und Dynamics of Aerospace Structures, University of Stuttgart, 1996.

R. Krüger, C. Hänsel and M. König
Experimental-Numerical Investigation of Delamination Buckling and Growth.
ISD-Report No. 96/3, Institute for Statics und Dynamics of Aerospace Structures, University of Stuttgart, 1996.

B.D. Davidson, R. Krüger and M. König.
Effect of Stacking Sequence on Energy Release Rate Distributions in Multidirectional DCB and ENF Specimens.
Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 55, No. 4, pages 557--569, 1996.
Also appears as Syracuse University Technical Report No. MAME-95-101, 1995.

R. Krüger, M. König and C. Hänsel.
Investigating Delamination Buckling and Growth: An Approach Based on Structural Analysis and Testing
In International Conference on Composites Engineering, David Hui Ed., ICCE/3, New Orleans, pages 469--470, 1996.

M. König, R. Krüger, and M. Gädke.
Prediction of Delamination Growth Under Cyclic Loading Using Fracture Mechanics.
Progress in Durability Analysis of Composite Systems, Proceedings of the international conference DURACOSYS 95, Brussels.
ISBN 90-5410-809-6, A.A. Balkema Publishers, pp. 45-52, 1996.

R. Krüger, S. Rinderknecht, C. Hänsel and M. König.
Computational Structural Analysis and Testing: An Approach to Understand Delamination Growth.
Fracture of Composites, E. A. Armanios Ed., Key Engineering Materials,
Vols. 120-121, pp. 181-202, Trans Tech Publications, 1996.

R. Krüger and M. König
Two- and Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of a Specimen Containing a Rectangular Artificial Delamination and Additional Ply Cut
ISD-Report No. 95/11, Institute for Statics und Dynamics of Aerospace Structures, University of Stuttgart, 1995.

B.D. Davidson, R. Krüger and M. König.
Three Dimensional Analysis and Resulting Design Recommendations for Unidirectional and Multidirectional End- Notched Flexure Tests.
Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 29, No. 16, pages 2108--2133, 1995.
Also appears as Syracuse University Technical Report No. MAME-94-401, 1994.

B.D. Davidson, R. Krüger and M. König.
Three Dimensional Analysis of Center Delaminated Unidirectional and Multidirectional Single Leg Bending Specimens.
Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 54, No. 4, pages 385--394, 1995.
Also appears as: Syracuse University Technical Report No. MAME-94-901, 1994.

R. Krüger, M. König and M. Gädke.
Predicting Delamination Growth under Cyclic Loading: An Approach Using Computational Structural Analysis and Testing.
In The Tenth International Conference on Composite Materials, Vol. I,
A. Poursartip and K. Street, editors, ISBN 1-85573-222-1, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, pages 269-276, 1995.

M. König, R. Krüger and S. Rinderknecht.
Numerical Simulation of Delamination Buckling and Growth.
In The Tenth International Conference on Composite Materials, Vol. I,
A. Poursartip and K. Street, editors, ISBN 1-85573-222-1, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, pages 561-568, 1995.

M. König and R. Krüger
Computation of Energy Release Rates: A Tool for Predicting Delamination Growth in Carbon Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Laminates.
Computational Plasticity. - Fundamentals and Applications - Proceedings of 4th International Conference, Barcelona, E. Onate, D.R.J Owen and E. Hinton, editors, ISBN 0-906674-85-9. Pineridge Press, pages 1167--1178, 1995.

M. König und R. Krüger
Bruchmechanik des Delaminationswachstums in zyklisch belasteten CFK-Laminaten
In 27. Vortragsveranstaltung des DVM-Arbeitskreises Bruchvorgänge, Köln. Deutscher Verband für Materialforschung und -prüfung e.V., Seiten 29-38, 1995.

H. Eggers, R. Krüger and M. König
Test and Calibration of the Special Beam Lattice Model.
ISD-Report No. 94/8, Institute for Statics und Dynamics of Aerospace Structures, University of Stuttgart, 1994.

B. Kröplin, U. Hänle und R. Krüger
Strukturkonzepte.
In Space Course 1995, Lehrgang ¨ber Raumtransportsysteme,
D. Dinkler und E. Messerschmid (Herausgeber), ISBN 3-930683-03-2.
Institut für Statik und Dynamik der Luft- und Raumfahrtkonstruktionen, Universität Stuttgart, Seiten 231-249, 1995.

M. König und R. Krüger
Bruchmechaniche Modellierung von Faserverbund-Laminaten.
In Space Course 1995, Lehrgang ¨ber Raumtransportsysteme,
D. Dinkler und E. Messerschmid (Herausgeber), ISBN 3-930683-03-2.
Institut für Statik und Dynamik der Luft- und Raumfahrtkonstruktionen, Universität Stuttgart, Seiten 397-414, 1995.

J. Albinger, C. Hänsel, M. König, R. Krüger, H. Parisch und S. Rinderknecht.
Ein kombiniertes experimentelles und numerisches Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Energiefreisetzungsraten beim Delaminationsfortschritt in CFK.
In: Numerische und experimentelle Methoden in der Statik und Dynamik,
D. Dinkler und U. Hänle (Herausgeber), ISBN 3-930683-00-8.
Institut für Statik und Dynamik der Luft- und Raumfahrtkonstruktionen, Universität Stuttgart, Seiten 265-289, 1994.

R. Krüger and M. König.
Computation of Energy Release Rates: A Tool for Predicting Delamination Growth Under Cyclic Loading ?
In International Conference on Composites Engineering, David Hui Ed., ICCE/1, New Orleans, pages 805--806, 1994.

R. Krüger.
Three Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Multidirectional Composite DCB, SLB and ENF Specimens.
ISD-Report No. 94/2, Institute for Statics und Dynamics of Aerospace Structures, University of Stuttgart, 1994.

R. Krüger, M. König, J. Albinger and C. Hänsel.
Combined Experimental- Numerical Approach for the Determination of Mixed- Mode Energy Release Rates at Delamination Growth.
AIAA-94-1460-CP. In The 35th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC SSDM Conference, Hilton Head, SC, pages 1212--1222, 1994.

R. Krüger, M. König and T. Schneider.
Computation of Local Energy Release Rates Along Straight and Curved Delamination Fronts of Unidirectionally Laminated DCB- and ENF - Specimens, AIAA-93-1457-CP .
In The 34th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC SSDM Conference, La Jolla, California, pages 1332--1342, 1993.

M. König und R. Krüger.
Örtliche Energiefreisetzungsraten: Kriterium für den Delaminationsfortschritt in CFK - Laminaten ?
In 25. Vortragsveranstaltung des DVM-Arbeitskreises Bruchvorgänge, Karlsruhe, pages 505--514. Deutscher Verband fur Materialforschung und -prüfung e.V., Februar 1993.

S. Fan, R. Krüger und M. König.
Anwendung numerischer Methoden der Bruchmechanik auf die Delamination von CFK-Laminaten.
ISD-Report No. 92/11, Institut für Statik und Dynamik der Luft- und Raumfahrtkonstruktioen, Universität Stuttgart, 1992.

R. Krüger.
Computation of Local Energy Release Rates Along Straight and Curved Delamination Fronts in CFRE - Laminates.
2nd Workshop on FE-Modelling of the Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, Max-Planck-Institute, Stuttgart, October 26-27 1992.

R. Krüger.
Berechnung lokaler Energiefreisetzungsraten entlang gerader und gekrümmter Rißfronten unidirektional verstärkter DCB - und ENF - Proben.
5. Workshop Composite Forschung in der Mechanik, Paderborn, 21.-22. Oktober 1992.

R. Krüger und T. Schneider.
Berechnung der Energiefreisetzungsraten bei der Delamination kohlenstoffaserverstärkter Kunststoffe mit der Methode der Finiten Elemente.
In DGLR-Jahrbuch II, Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress, Bremen , pages 953--962, 1992. GW ISSN 0070-4083.

M. König and R. Krüger.
Delamination fracture mechanics of CFRP laminates.
Int. Workshop on Finite Element Modelling of the Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, Max Planck Institut für Metallforschung, Stuttgart, October 22, 1991.

R. Krüger.
Analyse von Problemen bei der strukturellen Auslegung von Wasserstofftanks für hypersonische Flugzeuge.
(Analysis of problems concerning the structural layout of hydrogen tanks for hypersonic aircraft).
Diploma Thesis, Institute for Airplane Design, University of Stuttgart, 1989.

R. Krüger.
Berechnung der Eigenschwingungsfrequenzen von Hülsen für große Papierrollen im Tiefdruck.
(Computation of eigenfrequencies of cardbord cores for large paper rolls in itaglio printing)
Research Thesis, Institute for Computer Applications, University of Stuttgart, 1987.



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