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Some laminated plate optimum design studies using an interactive computer programme

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

J. P. H. Webber
J. P. H. Webber*
Affiliation:
Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Bristol
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Summary

An interactive computer programme, based on linear-elastic laminated plate theory, is used to study the effect of lay-up geometry on first ply failure loads. A maximum allowable strain failure criterion is used and a number of design problems are considered where searches are made for optimum lay-up configurations for typical carbon fibre reinforced plastic properties. The relative weakness of this material in tension across the fibres, is found to have a significant effect on first ply failure loads. An optimisation technique based on principal load directions is introduced and compared with the familiar 0/90/±45 lay-up configuration.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 92 , Issue 913 , March 1988 , pp. 107 - 114
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1988 

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