Concurrent topology and stacking sequence optimization of composite laminate plates using lamination parameters
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114556
Abstract: Abstract Design engineers are constantly striving to minimize part weight, maximize stiffness, reduce cost, and optimize material usage. In this context, the use of composite materials provides an advantage when developing light-weight components because of… read more here.
Keywords: optimization; stacking sequence; topology; laminate ... See more keywords
Lamination Parameters for Sandwich and Hybrid Material Composites
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DOI: 10.2514/1.j059093
Abstract: x = Design variables ξ = Lamination parameters A = Membrane stiffness matrix B = Membrane-bending coupling matrix D = Bending stiffness matrix Ui = Lamina invariants θ(z) = Stacking angle distribution θi = Stacking… read more here.
Keywords: material composites; parameters sandwich; lamination parameters; modulus ... See more keywords