Orthotropic material orientation optimization method in composite laminates
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-017-1777-2
Abstract: This paper proposes a optimization method that is capable of simultaneous design of multiple layers in a composite laminate with respect to multiple objective functions. The optimization process obtains a continuous orientation of an orthotropic… read more here.
Keywords: orientation; layer; optimization method; optimization ... See more keywords
Modeling PVC-coated polyester as a hypoelastic non-linear orthotropic material
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.11.019
Abstract: Abstract A hypoelastic non-linear orthotropic material model was characterized for two different PVC-coated polyesters from uniaxial tests in the warp, fill, and 45° bias yarn directions. Ultimately the non-linear orthotropic material model fails to capture… read more here.
Keywords: non linear; material; orthotropic material; hypoelastic non ... See more keywords