Structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: Part 1 – Methodology
This paper presents a finite element model to optimise the fibre architecture of components manufactured from discontinuous fibre composites. An optimality criterion method has been developed to maximise global component stiffness, by determining optimum distributions for local section thickness and...
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| author | Qian, C.C. Harper, L.T. Turner, T.A. Warrior, N.A. |
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| description | This paper presents a finite element model to optimise the fibre architecture of components manufactured from discontinuous fibre composites. An optimality criterion method has been developed to maximise global component stiffness, by determining optimum distributions for local section thickness and preform areal mass. The model is demonstrated by optimising the bending performance of a flat plate with three holes. Results are presented from a sensitivity study to highlight the level of compromise in stiffness optimisation caused by manufacturing constraints associated with the fibre deposition method, such as the scale of component features relative to the fibre length. |
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| spelling | nottingham-446082020-05-04T16:59:49Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/44608/ Structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: Part 1 – Methodology Qian, C.C. Harper, L.T. Turner, T.A. Warrior, N.A. This paper presents a finite element model to optimise the fibre architecture of components manufactured from discontinuous fibre composites. An optimality criterion method has been developed to maximise global component stiffness, by determining optimum distributions for local section thickness and preform areal mass. The model is demonstrated by optimising the bending performance of a flat plate with three holes. Results are presented from a sensitivity study to highlight the level of compromise in stiffness optimisation caused by manufacturing constraints associated with the fibre deposition method, such as the scale of component features relative to the fibre length. Elsevier 2015-01-31 Article PeerReviewed Qian, C.C., Harper, L.T., Turner, T.A. and Warrior, N.A. (2015) Structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: Part 1 – Methodology. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 68 . pp. 406-416. ISSN 1359-835X Discontinuous reinforcement Finite Element Analysis Preform Automation http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359835X14002577 doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2014.08.024 doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2014.08.024 |
| spellingShingle | Discontinuous reinforcement Finite Element Analysis Preform Automation Qian, C.C. Harper, L.T. Turner, T.A. Warrior, N.A. Structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: Part 1 – Methodology |
| title | Structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: Part 1 – Methodology |
| title_full | Structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: Part 1 – Methodology |
| title_fullStr | Structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: Part 1 – Methodology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: Part 1 – Methodology |
| title_short | Structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: Part 1 – Methodology |
| title_sort | structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: part 1 – methodology |
| topic | Discontinuous reinforcement Finite Element Analysis Preform Automation |
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