Structural optimisation of random discontinuous fibre composites: Part 1 – Methodology |
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Affiliation: | 1. Composites Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom;2. Department of Composite Structures, Aircraft Strength Research Institute of China, Xi’an, China |
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Abstract: | This paper presents a finite element model to optimise the fibre architecture of components manufactured from discontinuous fibre composites. An optimality criterion method has been developed to maximise global component stiffness, by determining optimum distributions for local section thickness and preform areal mass. The model is demonstrated by optimising the bending performance of a flat plate with three holes. Results are presented from a sensitivity study to highlight the level of compromise in stiffness optimisation caused by manufacturing constraints associated with the fibre deposition method, such as the scale of component features relative to the fibre length. |
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Keywords: | A: Discontinuous reinforcement C: Finite Element Analysis A: Preform E: Automation |
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