Coupled quasi-homogeneous orthotropic laminates

York, C.B. (2010) Coupled quasi-homogeneous orthotropic laminates. In: 16th International Conference on Mechanics of Composite Materials, Riga, Latvia, 24-28 May 2010,

Abstract

Composite laminates are derived for standard angle-and cross-ply configurations with quasi-homogeneous properties, whereby in-plane and out-of-plane stiffness properties are concomitant; thus simplifying the design of laminate configurations possessing highly complex physical coupling responses, collectively referred to as bending-extension coupling. Dimensionless parameters are also developed from which the elements of the extensional, coupling and bending stiffness matrices are readily calculated for any fiber/resin properties.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: York, Dr Christopher
• Authors: York, C.B.
• Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
• College/School: University Centres > Glasgow Materials Research Initiative