This section contains detailed background information on the evaluation of interlaminar stresses. A generalized overview of failure analysis is shown in Postprocessing.

• 5.3.1. Reserve Factor
• 5.3.2. Weighting Factors
• 5.3.3. Failure Criterion Function
• 5.3.4. Failure Criteria for Reinforced Materials
• 5.3.5. Sandwich Failure
• 5.3.6. Isotropic Material Failure
• 5.3.7. Adhesive Failure (Beta Version)
• 5.3.8. Failure Criteria vs. Ply Type Table