Modelling VARTM process induced variations on bending performance of composite Omega beams

Finite element simulation with cohesive contact is presented, to correlate the vacuum assisted RTM process and the bending performance of Omega beams. The model considers the process induced variations, including part thickness, resin rich pockets and voids. The bending performance prediction relies...

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Main Authors: Zeng, Xuesen, Schubel, Peter J., Lorrillard, Julien
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier 2016
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/35796/