Evaluation of curing residual stresses in three-phase thin composite laminates considering micro-scale effects

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (27) ◽  
pp. 3753-3764 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Safarabadi
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Scale Effects ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Three Phase

Localization simulation of forming-induced residual stresses of composite using prescribed boundary

2021 ◽  
pp. 073168442094118
Author(s):  
Qi Wu ◽  
Hongzhou Zhai ◽  
Nobuhiro Yoshikawa ◽  
Tomotaka Ogasawara ◽  
Naoki Morita
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Representative Volume Element ◽  
Computational Cost ◽  
Volume Element ◽  
Thermoplastic Composite ◽  
Structural Deformation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Representative Volume ◽  
Localization Approach

A novel localization approach that seamlessly bridges the macro- and micro-scale models is proposed and used to model the forming-induced residual stresses within a representative volume element of a fiber reinforced composite. The approach uses a prescribed boundary that is theoretically deduced by integrating the asymptotic expansion of a composite and the equal strain transfer, thus rendering the simulation setting to be easier than conventional approaches. When the localization approach is used for the finite element analysis, the temperature and residual stresses within an ideal cubic representative volume element are precisely simulated, given a sandwiched thermoplastic composite is formed under one-side cooling condition. The simulation results, after being validated, show that the temperature gradient has an impact on the local residual stresses, especially on the in-plane normal stress transverse to the fiber, and consequently, influences the structural deformation. This newly designed localization approach demonstrates the advantages of enhanced precision and reduced computational cost owing to the fast modeling of the finely meshed representative volume element. This is beneficial for a detailed understanding of the actual residual stresses at the micro-scale.

scholarly journals An Improved Analytical Solution for Process-Induced Residual Stresses and Deformations in Flat Composite Laminates Considering Thermo-Viscoelastic Effects

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Liu ◽  
Yaoyao Shi
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Analytical Solution ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Current Time ◽  
Viscoelastic Effects

Dimensional control can be a major concern in the processing of composite structures. Compared to numerical models based on finite element methods, the analytical method can provide a faster prediction of process-induced residual stresses and deformations with a certain level of accuracy. It can explain the underlying mechanisms. In this paper, an improved analytical solution is proposed to consider thermo-viscoelastic effects on residual stresses and deformations of flat composite laminates during curing. First, an incremental differential equation is derived to describe the viscoelastic behavior of composite materials during curing. Afterward, the analytical solution is developed to solve the differential equation by assuming the solution at the current time, which is a linear combination of the corresponding Laplace equation solutions of all time. Moreover, the analytical solution is extended to investigate cure behavior of multilayer composite laminates during manufacturing. Good agreement between the analytical solution results and the experimental and finite element analysis (FEA) results validates the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed method. Furthermore, the mechanism generating residual stresses and deformations for unsymmetrical composite laminates is investigated based on the proposed analytical solution.

Determination of the Residual Stresses in Composite Laminate Using the Compliance Method

2005 ◽  
Vol 490-491 ◽  
pp. 533-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillaume Montay ◽  
Olivier Sicot ◽  
X.L. Gong ◽  
Abel Cherouat ◽  
Jian Lu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Composite Laminate ◽  
Constant Width ◽  
Strain Gages ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Structure Surface ◽  
Finite Elements Simulation

Residual stresses play an important role on the mechanical behavior of composite laminate. The development of new methods to determine the residual stresses gradient within the laminates is necessary. This article presents the adaptation of the compliance method in the case of composite laminates carbon/epoxy [02/902]s. The incremental drilling of a constant width groove allows for each increment to measure the strains (using strain gages) and displacements (using an optical device) of particularly points of the structure surface. These experimental data are compared with results given by a finite elements simulation. This comparison allows to raise the residual stresses in the composite laminate.

Thermoviscoelastic Analysis of Residual Stresses and Warpage in Composite Laminates

1992 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 883-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.-M. Wang ◽  
I.M. Daniel ◽  
J.T. Gotro
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Composite Laminates
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