Tapered hygo-thermally curvature-stable laminates with non-standard ply orientations

York, C.B. (2013) Tapered hygo-thermally curvature-stable laminates with non-standard ply orientations. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 44, pp. 140-148. (doi: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2012.08.023)

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Abstract

Stacking sequence configurations for hygro-thermally curvature-stable (HTCS) laminates have recently been identified in nine unique classes of coupled laminate with standard ply angle orientations +45, −45, 0 and 90°. All arise from the judicious re-alignment of the principal material axis of laminate classes with Bending-Twisting and/or Bending-Extension and Twisting-Shearing coupling; where off-axis material alignment of these parent classes gives rise to distinctly different mechanical coupling behaviour. However, for standard ply angle orientations, HTCS solutions were found in only 8-, 12-, 16- and 20-ply laminates. This article considers non-standard ply angle orientations +60, −60, 0 and 90°, which lead to solutions in all ply number groupings for 10 plies and above, thus offering a possibility for ply terminations and hence tapered HTCS laminate designs.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 44, 2013. DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2012.08.023
Keywords:Laminates, thermomechanical, laminate mechanics
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:York, Dr Christopher
Authors: York, C.B.
Subjects:T Technology > T Technology (General)
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
Journal Name:Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1359-835X
ISSN (Online):1878-5840
Published Online:07 September 2012
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2012 Elsevier
First Published:First published in Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing 44:140-148
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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