Minimize the Deflection of Laminated Composite Plates under the External Load Using Fiber Orientation Angle

2014 ◽  
Vol 709 ◽  
pp. 144-147
Author(s):  
Ying Tao Chen ◽  
Song Xiang ◽  
Wei Ping Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
External Load ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Orientation Angle ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Laminated Composite Plates ◽  
Load Optimization ◽  
Fiber Orientation Angle ◽  
Optimization Parameters

Optimization of fiber orientation angle is studied to minimize the deflection of the laminated composite plates by the genetic algorithm. The objective function of optimization problem is the minimum deflection of laminated composite plates under the external load; optimization parameters are fiber orientation angle of laminated composite plates. The results for the optimal fiber orientation angle and the minimum deflection of the 4-layer plates are presented to demonstrate the validity of present method.

Fiber Orientation Angle Optimization for Minimum Stress of Laminated Composite Plates

2014 ◽  
Vol 709 ◽  
pp. 135-138
Author(s):  
Ying Tao Chen ◽  
Song Xiang ◽  
Wei Ping Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Orientation Angle ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Laminated Composite Plates ◽  
Load Optimization ◽  
Fiber Orientation Angle ◽  
Minimum Stress

The genetic algorithm is used to minimize the stress of the laminated composite plates by optimizing the fiber orientation angle. The objective function of optimization problem is the minimum stress in center of laminated composite plates under the external load; optimization variables are fiber orientation angle. The results for the optimal fiber orientation angle and the minimum stress of the 2-layer plates and 3-layer plates are presented.

scholarly journals Optimization of Laminated Composite Plates for Maximum Biaxial Buckling Load

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pham Dinh Nguyen ◽  
Quang-Viet Vu ◽  
George Papazafeiropoulos ◽  
Hoang Thi Thiem ◽  
Pham Minh Vuong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
Orientation Angle ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Buckling Load ◽  
Biaxial Compression ◽  
Laminated Composite Plates ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Fiber Orientation Angle

This paper proposes an optimization procedure for maximization of the biaxial buckling load of laminated composite plates using the gradient-based interior-point optimization algorithm. The fiber orientation angle and the thickness of each lamina are considered as continuous design variables of the problem. The effect of the number of layers, fiber orientation angles, thickness and length to thickness ratios on the buckling load of the laminated composite plates under biaxial compression is investigated. The effectiveness of the optimization procedure in this study is compared with previous works.

Optimization for the Maximum Buckling Loads of Laminated Composite Plates – Comparison of Various Design Methods

2007 ◽  
Vol 334-335 ◽  
pp. 89-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinya Honda ◽  
Yoshihiro Narita ◽  
Katsuhiko Sasaki
Keyword(s):  
Composite Structures ◽  
Orientation Angle ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Laminated Composite Plates ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Optimum Parameters ◽  
Plate Elements ◽  
Buckling Optimization ◽  
Fiber Orientation Angle

Structural plate elements in composite structures are typically fabricated by stacking orthotropic layers, each of which is composed of reinforcing fibers and matrix materials. In this work, three optimum design approaches are compared to clarify the advantages and disadvantages for optimizing the buckling performance of laminated composite plates. The first approach is developed recently by the authors, where the buckling load is maximized with respect to the lamination parameters by a gradient method and then the optimum lay-up design is determined by minimizing the errors between the optimum parameters and parameters for all possible discrete lay-ups. The second approach is the layerwise optimization (LO) approach where the fiber orientation angle in each layer is optimized step-by-step by repeating one dimensional search. The third one is a direct application of a simple genetic algorithm (SGA). In numerical examples, three sets of results are compared to discuss on the methodology for buckling optimization.

The Research of Structural Parameters on Natural Frequency of Laminated Composite Plates

2013 ◽  
Vol 740 ◽  
pp. 461-464
Author(s):  
Fei Zhao ◽  
Jin Wu Wu
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Orientation Angle ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Laminated Composite Plates ◽  
Laminated Composite Plate ◽  
Modulus Ratio ◽  
Depth Ratio

In this paper, natural frequencies of laminated composite plates were studied. The layerwise finite element model is imposed to determine the natural frequencies of laminated composite plates. The effects of panel orientation angle, elastic modulus ratio and width-depth ratio on the natural frequencies of the laminated composite are then discussed. With an example of a sixteen-laying laminated plate, the numerical simulations show that the factor of key structural parameters to the natural frequencies of the laminated composite plate is panel orientation angle and width-depth ratio.

The effects of cutouts on buckling behavior of composite plates

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Erkliğ ◽  
Eyüp Yeter
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
Polymer Matrix Composites ◽  
Orientation Angle ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Buckling Load ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Buckling Loads ◽  
Buckling Behavior ◽  
Fiber Orientation Angle

AbstractCutouts such as circular, rectangular, square, elliptical, and triangular shapes are generally used in composite plates as access ports for mechanical and electrical systems, for damage inspection, to serve as doors and windows, and sometimes to reduce the overall weight of the structure. This paper addresses the effects of different cutouts on the buckling behavior of plates made of polymer matrix composites. To study the effects of cutouts on buckling, loaded edges are taken as fixed and unloaded edges are taken as free. Finite element analysis is also performed to predict the effects of different geometrical cutouts, orientations, and position of cutouts on the buckling behavior. The results show that fiber orientation angle and cutout sizes are the most important parameters on the buckling loads. For all types of cutouts the buckling loads decrease dramatically by increasing the fiber orientation angle. It is observed that minimum buckling load is reached when 45° fiber angle is used, and after this angle critical buckling load begins to increase. Also, it is concluded that while fiber orientation angle is 0°, elliptical cutout has the highest buckling load and while fiber orientation angle is 45°, circular cutout has the highest buckling load.

Effect of Orientation Angle on Acoustic Radiation Mode Amplitudes of Laminated Composite Plates

2014 ◽  
Vol 621 ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
Jin Wu Wu ◽  
Hai Peng Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Acoustic Radiation ◽  
Orientation Angle ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Laminated Plate ◽  
Laminated Composite Plates ◽  
Radiation Mode ◽  
Radiation Amplitude

In this paper, the acoustic radiation mode’s amplitudes of laminated composite plates are studied. The layer wise finite element model is imposed to determine velocity distributions of laminated composite plates. Based on the acoustic radiation mode, the effects of the panel orientation angle on the first three orders acoustic radiation mode’s amplitude of the laminated composite plates are then discussed. A twelve-layer laminated plate was used as an example, and the numerical simulations results show that the effects of the panel orientation angle on the acoustic radiation amplitude of the laminated composite plates are significant.

scholarly journals Mode frequency analysis of antisymmetric angle-ply laminated composite stiffened hypar shell with cutout

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-171
Author(s):  
Puja Basu Chaudhuri ◽  
Anirban Mitra ◽  
Sarmila Sahoo
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Frequency Analysis ◽  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
Orientation Angle ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Mode Frequency ◽  
Thickness Ratio ◽  
Fiber Orientation Angle

Abstract This article deals with finite element method for the analysis of antisymmetric angle-ply laminated composite hypar shells (hyperbolic paraboloid bounded by straight edges) that applies an eight-noded isoparametric shell element and a three-noded beam element to study the mode-frequency analysis of stiffened shell with cutout. Two-, 4-, and 10-layered antisymmetric angle-ply laminations with different lamination angles are considered. Among these, 10-layer antisymmetric angle-ply shells are considered for elaborate study. The shells have different boundary conditions along its four edges. The formulation is based on the first-order shear deformation theory. The reduced method of eigen value solution is chosen for the undamped free vibration analysis. The first five modes of natural frequency are presented. The numerical studies are conducted to determine the effects of width-to-thickness ratio (b/h), degree of orthotropy (E11/E22), and fiber orientation angle (θ) on the nondimensional natural frequency. The results reveal that free vibration behavior mainly depends on the number of boundary constraints rather than other parametric variations such as change in fiber orientation angle and increase in degree of orthotropy and width-to-thickness ratio.

Fiber Orientation Angles Optimization for Maximum Fundamental Frequency of Laminated Composite Plates by the Genetic Algorithm and Meshless Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 709 ◽  
pp. 130-134
Author(s):  
Feng Wang ◽  
Wei Ping Zhao ◽  
Song Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Fundamental Frequency ◽  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
Meshless Method ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Laminated Plates ◽  
Laminated Composite Plates ◽  
Fundamental Frequencies ◽  
Design Variables

Fiber orientation angles optimization is carried out for maximum fundamental frequency of clamped laminated composite plates using the genetic algorithm. The meshless method is utilized to calculate the fundamental frequency of clamped laminated composite plates. In the present paper, the maximum fundamental frequency is an objective function; design variables are a set of fiber orientation angles in the layers. The examples of square laminated plates are considered. The results for the optimal fiber orientation angles and the maximum fundamental frequencies of the 2-layer plates are presented.

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