scholarly journals Lay-up optimisation of fibre–metal laminates panels for maximum impact absorption

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (29) ◽  
pp. 4591-4609
Author(s):  
Edore G Arhore ◽  
Mehdi Yasaee
Keyword(s):  
Fibre Orientation ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Fibre Metal Laminates ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Fibre Metal ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Optimisation Procedure ◽  
Impact Absorption

This paper introduces a methodology utilising a ply-ply damage Finite Element models with Genetic algorithm optimisation procedure to investigate the effect of lay-up configuration on the impact absorption properties of fibre metal laminates (FMLs). The methodology was carried out in two steps. In the first step, a pseudo-2D model was used to explore the vast design space to identify potential optimised layup-configurations. In the second step, the optimised configurations were studied in full 3 D, with high fidelity simulations, verifying the results obtained from the optimisation process. The design variables used include thickness and material (including fibre orientation) of each ply. The results produced an optimised configuration consisting of a metallic ply on the impacted side followed by a cross-ply composite lay-up. The results also suggest that the first composite ply (second ply of the FML) should be about 3 times thicker than the other plies.

Mechanical Properties of Fibre-Metal Composites Connected by Means of Bolt Joints

2013 ◽  
Vol 837 ◽  
pp. 296-301
Author(s):  
Sławomir Zolkiewski
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Polyester Resin ◽  
Steel Plate ◽  
Fibrous Composite ◽  
Laminate Plate ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fibre Metal Laminates ◽  
Fibre Metal ◽  
The Impact

The fibre-metal laminates made of a steel plate and fibreglass laminate plate were tested in the special laboratory stands. Epoxy resin and polyester resin were used as matrix to fabricate the composites. The fibre-metal laminates combine advantages of metals and laminates. These materials have very good force versus displacement characteristics and overall mechanical properties. They are very popular and widely applied in technical systems. They can be put to use in connecting materials made of various fabrics, connecting high number layer laminates and most of all connecting metals and laminates. In this paper there are the results of testing fibrous composite materials connected in bolt joints presented. Composite materials reinforced with fiberglass, carbon and aramid fibers are considered. The impact of number of applied bolts in a joint on strength properties was investigated. The connections by means of eight or sixteen bolts were compared. A major problem of modelling the composites is assuming physical and material parameters of the analyzed elements.

scholarly journals EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE IMPACTABSORPTION PROPERTIES OF RUBBER TILES FOR THE PLAYGROUND

2004 ◽  
Vol 16 (05) ◽  
pp. 244-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
LI-TUNG CHANG ◽  
KUEN-HORNG TSAI ◽  
JIN-SHAN SHIAU
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Head Injuries ◽  
Peak Acceleration ◽  
Critical Height ◽  
Shock Absorption ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Head Injury Criterion ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impact Absorption ◽  
Base Structure

Rubber tiles are popular in playgrounds as protective surfacing to reduce the incidence of head injuries caused by children falling from equipment. However, Taiwan has not yet established a test code for assessment of the shock-absorption properties of such surfacing. For this study, an experimental model was established to evaluate the behavior of various rubber tiles. A hemispherical headform was dropped from a set height to strike the center of the specimen tile. The peak acceleration and Head Injury Criterion (HIC) were measured to assess the impact absorption of and critical height for a given rubber tile. The results show that utilization of the HIC index provides a more conservative assessment of the shock absorption and, ultimately, protection from head injuries than peak acceleration. The maximum critical heights of the rubber tiles used in this study for tile thicknesses of 45, 60 and 80 mm were 1.6, 2.0 and 2.2 m, respectively. Two-part rubber tiles with a base structure consisting of a box-like core offer superior protection from head injuries relative to analogous cylindrical, square pillar and solid structures. The maximum differences in peakacceleration and HIC values comparing the box-like core and solid structures at a thickness of 45 mm were 21% and 44%, respectively. The results of this study suggest a minimum of rubber thickness of 60 mm, based on probable maximum fall heights of more than 1.6 m. Moreover, incorporation of an appropriate cushioning structure in the base of the rubber tile could further improve protection.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation on the Low Velocity Impact Response of Fibre Foam Metal Laminates

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 5510
Author(s):  
Patryk Jakubczak ◽  
Magda Droździel ◽  
Piotr Podolak ◽  
Jesus Pernas-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Sandwich Structures ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Impact Testing ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Stress Concentrations ◽  
Fibre Metal Laminates ◽  
Matrix Cracks ◽  
Foam Metal ◽  
Fibre Metal ◽  
The Impact

The combination of fibre metal laminates (FML) and sandwich structures can significantly increase the performance under impact of FMLs. The goal of this work was to create a material that will combine the superior properties of FMLs and foam sandwich structures in terms of the impact resistance and simultaneously have lower density and fewer disadvantages related to the manufacturing. An extensive impact testing campaign has been done using conventional fibre metal laminates (carbon- and glass-based) and in the proposed fibre foam metal laminates to assess and compare their behaviour. The main difference was observed in the energy absorption mechanisms. The dominant failure mechanism for fibre foam laminates is the formation of delaminations and matrix cracks while in the conventional fibre metal laminate the main failure mode is fibre cracking due to high local stress concentrations. The reduction in the fibre cracking leads to a better after-impact resistance of this type of structure improving the safety of the structures manufactured with these materials.

scholarly journals Impact Damage Characteristics of Carbon Fibre Metal Laminates: Experiments and Simulation

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 511-531
Author(s):  
Y. Shi ◽  
C. Pinna ◽  
C. Soutis
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Impact Damage ◽  
Fibre Composite ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Fibre Metal Laminates ◽  
Composite Layers ◽  
Fibre Metal ◽  
Improved Design ◽  
Cohesive Zone Elements ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In this work, the impact response of carbon fibre metal laminates (FMLs) was experimentally and numerically studied with an improved design of the fibre composite lay-up for optimal mechanical properties and damage resistance. Two different stacking sequences (Carall 3–3/2–0.5 and Carall 5–3/2–0.5) were designed and characterised. Damage at relatively low energy impact energies (≤30 J) was investigated using Ultrasonic C-scanning and X–ray Computed Tomography (X-RCT). A 3D finite element model was developed to simulate the impact induced damage in both metal and composite layers using Abaqus/Explicit. Cohesive zone elements were introduced to capture delamination occurring between carbon fibre/epoxy plies and debonding at the interfaces between aluminium and the composite layers. Carall 5–3/2–0.5 was found to absorb more energy elastically, which indicates better resistance to damage. A good agreement is obtained between the numerically predicted results and experimental measurements in terms of force and absorbed energy during impact where the damage modes such as delamination was well simulated when compared to non-destructive techniques (NDT).

Study of low-cycle fatigue of glass-hybrid laminates

2018 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 489-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Majerski ◽  
Barbara Surowska ◽  
Jaroslaw Bienias ◽  
Jaroslaw Szusta
Keyword(s):  
Low Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Fibre Metal Laminates ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Open Hole ◽  
Hybrid Laminates ◽  
Fibre Metal ◽  
Number Of Cycles ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the results of reinforcing fibre metal laminates with glass fibres under low-cycle fatigue conditions in a limited number of cycles. Design/methodology/approach The tests were carried out on open-hole rectangular specimens loaded in tension-tension at high load ranges of 80 and 85 per cent of maximum force determined in static test, correspondingly. The number of cycles for destruction has been determined experimentally. Findings By means of microscopic observations, it was possible to determine the moment of crack initiation and their growth rate. Furthermore, it was possible to identify the impact of reinforcing fibre orientation in composite layers, material creating the metal layers, on fatigue life and on nature of crack propagation. Practical implications This work validates the possibility of increasing the resistance of fibre metal laminates to low-cycle fatigue by modifying the structure of the laminate. Originality/value The resistance of fibre metal laminates on low-cycle fatigue is not widely described and the phenomena occurring during degradation are poorly understood.

The influence of fibre orientation in aluminium–carbon laminates on low-velocity impact resistance

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (8) ◽  
pp. 1005-1016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patryk Jakubczak ◽  
Jarosław Bienias ◽  
Barbara Surowska
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Fibre Orientation ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Bending Stiffness ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Velocity Impact ◽  
Damage Area ◽  
Fibre Metal ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study was to assess the influence of fibre orientation in hybrid fibre metal laminates based on aluminium and carbon fibres on the impact of low-velocity impact. The analysis was conducted on the basis of fibre metal laminate impact resistance criteria, including impact force, energy absorption, bending stiffness, damage area and failure. To assess the resistance of various aluminium–carbon laminates, qualitative and quantitative evaluation criteria were employed, including the shape of the force–time curve, characteristic impact forces, energy absorption, bending stiffness, damage area and external failure analysis. Among others, authors concluded that no explicit influence of the composite layer fibre orientation on the shape and value of characteristic forces was observed. It was found that the fibre orientation and the changing number of interfaces of low durability show no explicit influence on the size and shape of delaminations.

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