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Full-Text Articles in Aerospace Engineering
Thermal Stress Analysis Of Unidirectional Composite Material By Fem Modeling, Gopal D. Gulwani
Thermal Stress Analysis Of Unidirectional Composite Material By Fem Modeling, Gopal D. Gulwani
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Theses
Micromechanics of composite is study of complex mechanism of stress and strain transfer between fiber and matrix within a composite as well as distributions of physical fields inside heterogeneous medium. It was used successfully in predicting accurately physical properties like effective stiffness, effective linear thermal expansion of heterogeneous materials like composite. However, when it comes to strength characteristics of composite especially in transversal direction it failed to predict more accurate results. This thesis is focused on thermally induced stress analysis of unidirectional composite by finite element method. Thermal stresses which are dangerously ignored factor in mechanics of composite usually occur …
Static And Dynamic Fea Analysis Of A Composite Leaf Spring, Himanshu Arun Raut
Static And Dynamic Fea Analysis Of A Composite Leaf Spring, Himanshu Arun Raut
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Theses
Composite materials are widely used in aeronautical, marine and automotive industries, because of their excellent mechanical properties, low density and ease of manufacture. Due to this increasing trend to utilize composite materials, it has become necessary to investigate the pros and cons of composites. This research investigated the static and dynamic behaviors for a composite leaf spring that are used in Chevrolet Corvette Grand and light tractor-trailers. The objective of this study was to find the cause of de-lamination/ failure of the unidirectional composite layers in varying cross sections of the leaf spring. Finite element method is used to calculate …
Effect Of Structural Variations On Thermal Deformation Of Single Curvature Composite Sandwich Panels, Brady C. Lotz
Effect Of Structural Variations On Thermal Deformation Of Single Curvature Composite Sandwich Panels, Brady C. Lotz
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Theses
Composite structures cured at a high temperature in a contoured female mold have a tendency to deform or spring-in when brought down to room temperature from cure temperature. This thesis investigates the effects of various structural parameters on the spring-in of the curved shape of a composite sandwich panel due to thermal deformation. A finite element model of a single curved composite sandwich panel is developed using 3D shell elements and validated against other published articles and classical lamination theory. Using a control structure of AS4/3501-6 carbon/epoxy with half inch Nomex honeycomb core with a layup of [0°/90°/0°/90°/Core/90°/0°/90°/0°]T, structural parameters …
Vibration Analysis Of A Composite Wing Box With Arbitrarily Shaped Spars And Ribs, Rossana R. Fernandes
Vibration Analysis Of A Composite Wing Box With Arbitrarily Shaped Spars And Ribs, Rossana R. Fernandes
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
In this research, the free vibration analysis of composite wing boxes with curvilinear spars and ribs is performed. Modern manufacturing technologies, such as Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication and Friction Stir Welding, have allowed the manufacturing of arbitrarily shaped stiffeners. Curvilinear stiffeners provide flexibility in design as they can assume an infinite number of paths. Curvilinear spars and ribs can in some instances provide a better vibration and static response than their straight counterparts while reducing the overall mass of the structure. An equivalent continuum plate model of a wing box using energy formulations is proposed at the preliminary design stage …
Mens Doped Adhesive And Influence On Fracture Toughness, Kao Z. Yang
Mens Doped Adhesive And Influence On Fracture Toughness, Kao Z. Yang
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Composites are in high demand; however, fasteners are often required for joining process and can reduce their advantages. One solution is adhesive bonding, but uncertainty exists regarding long term durability and the ability to interrogate bonds noninvasively. One potential solution to qualify bond integrity over its service life is to dope an adhesive with magneto-electric nanoparticles (MENs). MENs can yield output magnetic signatures that are influenced by bond quality and damage state. In this study, adhesives have been doped with MENs prior to bonding at 1% volume concentration. For optimum implementation, this health monitoring system should be evaluated for effects …
Effect Of Low Velocity Impact On The Vibrational Behavior Of A Composite Wing, Richard M. De Luna
Effect Of Low Velocity Impact On The Vibrational Behavior Of A Composite Wing, Richard M. De Luna
Master's Theses
Impact strength is one of the most important structural properties for a designer to consider, but it is often the most difficult to quantify or measure. A major concern for composite structures in the field is the effect of foreign objects striking composites because the damage is often undetectable by visual inspection. The objective for this study was to determine the effectiveness of using dynamic testing to identify the existence of damage in a small scale composite wing design. Four different impact locations were tested with three specimens per location for a total of 12 wings manufactured. The different impact …
Dynamic Transverse Debondong Of A Single S-2 Fiber, Stephen E. Levine
Dynamic Transverse Debondong Of A Single S-2 Fiber, Stephen E. Levine
Open Access Theses
Fiber reinforced composites are becoming increasingly common due to their high strength to weight ratios as compared to more conventional materials. Along with this increased used comes the need to have a higher level of understanding of the material characteristics. Specifically, the interface between the fiber and matrix is of particular interest. Loss of adhesion at this interface, known as debonding, can greatly decrease material strength. There has been significant research into debdonding phenomena at low strain rates. However, there is still a need for further insight at higher strain rates. In addition, given the opacity of many epoxy resins, …