scholarly journals Modal Performance of Two-Fiber Orthogonal Gradient Composite Laminates Embedded with SMA

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yizhe Huang ◽  
Zhifu Zhang ◽  
Chaopeng Li ◽  
Kuanmin Mao ◽  
Qibai Huang
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Distribution Model ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Gradient Distribution ◽  
Component Content

A gradient composite laminate that was composed of two-phase fibers, a shape memory alloy (SMA), and graphite was prepared to investigate modal performance and improve vibration behavior. The stress-strain relation of the single-layer composite plates was derived from Kirchhoff thin plate theory and the material constitutive of the SMA. A gradient distribution model and the eigenvalue equations of gradient composite laminates were developed. The influence of the fiber component content gradient distribution, pre-strain, the two-phase fiber volume fraction, and geometric parameters on the modal performance was analyzed. This study provides a method to avoid the structural resonance of composite laminates that are embedded with an SMA through the gradient distribution of two-phase fiber content that leads to the interaction of the material properties.

Nonlinear Response of Piezoelectric Nanocomposite Plates: Large Deflection, Post-Buckling and Large Amplitude Vibration

2015 ◽  
Vol 07 (05) ◽  
pp. 1550074 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Rafiee ◽  
X. Q. He ◽  
S. Mareishi ◽  
K. M. Liew
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Response ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Transverse Load ◽  
Perturbation Scheme ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Post Buckling

This paper deals with nonlinear response of smart two-phase nanocomposite plates with surface-bonded piezoelectric layers under a combined mechanical, thermal and electrical loading. The governing equations of the carbon nanotube reinforced composite plate are derived based on first order shear deformation plate theory (FSDT) and von Kármán geometric nonlinearity. The material properties of the nanocomposite host are assumed to be graded in the thickness direction. The single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are assumed aligned, straight and a uniform layout. The Galerkin method is employed to derive the nonlinear governing equations of the problem. A perturbation scheme is employed to determine the nonlinear vibration response and the nonlinear natural frequencies of the plates with immovable simply supported boundary conditions. Post-buckling load–deflection and maximum transverse load–deflection relations have been obtained for the plate under consideration. The effects of the applied voltage, temperature change, plate geometry, and the volume fraction and distribution pattern of the SWCNTs on the linear and nonlinear natural frequencies of the smart two-phase composite plates are investigated through a detailed parametric study.

Pressurized Infusion: A New and Improved Liquid Composite Molding Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 141 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Akif Yalcinkaya ◽  
Gorkem E. Guloglu ◽  
Maya Pishvar ◽  
Mehrad Amirkhosravi ◽  
E. Murat Sozer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Compaction Pressure ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Liquid Composite Molding ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Fiber Volume

Vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) has several inherent shortcomings such as long mold filling times, low fiber volume fraction, and high void content in fabricated laminates. These problems in VARTM mainly arise from the limited compaction of the laminate and low resin pressure. Pressurized infusion (PI) molding introduced in this paper overcomes these disadvantages by (i) applying high compaction pressure on the laminate by an external pressure chamber placed on the mold and (ii) increasing the resin pressure by pressurizing the inlet resin reservoir. The effectiveness of PI molding was verified by fabricating composite laminates at various levels of chamber and inlet pressures and investigating the effect of these parameters on the fill time, fiber volume fraction, and void content. Furthermore, spatial distribution of voids was characterized by employing a unique method, which uses a flatbed scanner to capture the high-resolution planar scan of the fabricated laminates. The results revealed that PI molding reduced fill time by 45%, increased fiber volume fraction by 16%, reduced void content by 98%, improved short beam shear (SBS) strength by 14%, and yielded uniform spatial distribution of voids compared to those obtained by conventional VARTM.

A Methodology for Synthesizing High-Performance Robots Fabricated With Optimally Tailored Composite Laminates

1987 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. K. Sung ◽  
B. S. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fiber Properties ◽  
Robot Arms ◽  
The Matrix

An essential ingredient of the next generation of robotic manipulators will be high-strength lightweight arms which promise high-performance characteristics. Currently, a design methodology for optimally synthesizing these essential robotic components does not exist. Herein, an approach is developed for addressing this void in the technology-base by integrating state-of-the-art techniques in both the science of composite materials and also the science of flexible robotic systems. This approach is based on the proposition that optimal performance can be achieved by fabricating robot arms with optimal cross-sectional geometries fabricated with optimally tailored composite laminates. A methodology is developed herein which synthesizes the manufacturing specification for laminates which are specifically tailored for robotic applications in which both high-strength, high-stiffness robot arms are required which also possess high material damping. The parameters in the manufacturing specification include the fiber-volume fraction, the matrix properties, the fiber properties, the ply layups, the stacking sequence and the ply thicknesses. This capability is then integrated within a finite-element methodology for analyzing the dynamic response of flexible robots. An illustrative example demonstrates the approach by simulating the three-dimensional elastodynamic response of a robot subjected to a prescribed spatial maneuver.

Hygrothermal Effects on Dynamic Instability of Hybrid Composite Plates

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 1750001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Sheng Chen ◽  
An-Hung Tan ◽  
Jin-Yih Kao ◽  
Wei-Ren Chen
Keyword(s):  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Hybrid Composite ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Dynamic Instability ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Thickness Ratio ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Periodic Load ◽  
Moisture Concentration ◽  
Layer Thickness Ratio

The dynamic characteristics of hybrid composite plates under an arbitrary periodic load in hygrothermal environments are investigated. The material properties of the plate are assumed to be dependent on the temperature and moisture. The governing equations of motion of the Mathieu-type are established based on the Galerkin method with reduced eigenfunction transforms. The periodic stress is taken to be a combination of the pulsating axial and bending stress in the example problems. Based on Bolotin’s method, the dynamic instability behaviors of hybrid composite plates are determined. The effects of layer thickness ratio, fiber volume fraction, temperature rise, moisture concentration and dynamic load on the instability regions of hybrid composite plates are studied, along with the dynamic instability index discussed. The results reveal that the layer thickness ratio and hygrothermal conditions have a significant impact on the dynamic instability of hybrid composite plates.

Dispersion of Waves in Composite Laminates With Transverse Matrix Cracks, Finite Element and Plate Theory Computations

1998 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 588-595
Author(s):  
M. A˚berg ◽  
P. Gudmundson
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Dispersion Relations ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Periodic Cell ◽  
Matrix Cracks

Dispersion relations for laminated composite plates with transverse matrix cracks have been computed using two methods. In the first approach it is assumed that the matrix cracks appear periodically and hence it is possible to consider a periodic cell of the structure using Bloch-type boundary conditions. This problem was formulated in complex notation and solved in a standard finite element program (ABAQUS) using two identical finite element meshes, one for the real part and one for the imaginary part of the displacements. The two meshes were coupled by the boundary conditions on the cell. The code then computed the eigenfrequeneies of the system for a given wave vector. It was then possible to compute the phase velocities. The second approach used may be viewed as a two step homogenization. First the cracked layers are homogenized and replaced by weaker uncracked layers and then the standard first-order shear-deformation laminate theory is used to compute dispersion relations. Dispersion relations were computed using both methods for three glass-fiberepoxy laminates ([0/90]2,[0/90]sand[0/45/-45]s with cracks in the 90 and ±45 deg plies). For the lowestflexural mode the difference in phase velocity between the methods was less then five percent for wavelengths longer than two times the plate thickness. For the extensional mode a wavelength often plate thicknesses gave a five percent difference.

MODELING AND STRESS ANALYSIS OF SMART CNTs/FIBER/POLYMER MULTISCALE COMPOSITE PLATES

2014 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. 1450025 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. RAFIEE ◽  
X. Q. HE ◽  
S. MAREISHI ◽  
K. M. LIEW
Keyword(s):  
Stress Analysis ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Bulk Material ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Nonlinear Stress ◽  
Multiscale Composite ◽  
Swcnts And Mwcnts

Modeling and nonlinear stress analysis of piezolaminated CNTs/fiber/polymer composite (CNTFPC) plates under a combined mechanical and electrical loading are investigated in this study. The governing equations of the piezoelectric CNTFPC plates are derived based on first-order shear deformation plate theory (FSDT) and von Kármán geometric nonlinearity. Halpin–Tsai equations and fiber micromechanics are used in hierarchy to predict the bulk material properties of the multiscale composite. The CNTs are assumed to be uniformly distributed and randomly oriented through the epoxy resin matrix. An analytical solution is employed to determine the large deflection response and stress analysis of the nanocomposite plates. Finally, by solving some numerical examples for simply supported plates, the effects of the applied constant voltage, plate geometry, volume fraction of fibers and weight percentage of SWCNTs and MWCNTs on the deflection and stress analyses of the piezoelectric CNTs/fiber/polymer multiscale composite plate are studied. It is shown that the deflections significantly decrease with a small percentage of CNTs. Also, it is found that the SWCNTs reinforcement produces more pronounced effect on the bending and stress of the nanocomposite plates in comparison with MWCNTs.

A Microstructural Model for the Tensile Constitutive and Failure Behavior of Soft Skeletal Connective Tissues

1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. A. L. Wren ◽  
D. R. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Ground Substance ◽  
Uniaxial Tensile ◽  
Failure Behavior ◽  
Connective Tissues ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Microstructural Model

We propose a microstructural model for the uniaxial tensile constitutive and failure behavior of soft skeletal connective tissues. The model characterizes the tissues as two-phase composites consisting of collagen fibers embedded in ground substance. Nonlinear toe region behavior in the stress versus strain curve results from the straightening of crimped fibers and from fiber reorientation. Subsequent linear behavior results from fiber stretching affected by fiber volume fraction, collagen type, crosslink density, and fiber orientation. Finally, the tissue fails when fibers successively rupture at their ultimate tensile strain. We apply the model to tendon, meniscus, and articular cartilage. The model provides a consistent approach to modeling the tensile behavior of a wide range of soft skeletal connective tissues.

Bending Properties of Four-Layer Biaxial Weft Knitted Fabric Reinforced Composite Materials

2012 ◽  
Vol 182-183 ◽  
pp. 89-92
Author(s):  
Liang Sen Liu ◽  
Ye Xiong Qi ◽  
Jia Lu Li
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Bending Properties ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Weft Knitted Fabric ◽  
Bending Load

In this paper, a kind of composite laminates whose reinforcement is four-layer biaxial weft knitted (FBWK)fabric made of carbon fiber as inserted yarns has been made. The composite laminates have been impregnated with epoxy resin via resin transfer molding (RTM) technique. The samples of the experiments have been made from the composite laminates. The bending properties of the FBWK fabric reinforced composite materials with different fiber volume fraction have been investigated. The results show that the bending strength of this kind of composites increases with the fiber volume fraction increasing. The bending strength of FBWK reinforced composites with fiber volume fraction of 52% can reach 695.86 MPa. And the relationship between bending load and deflection is obviously linear.

scholarly journals Free vibration of functionally graded carbon-nanotube-reinforced composite plates with cutout

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 511-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Mirzaei ◽  
Yaser Kiani
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Solution Method ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Ritz Method ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Plane Boundary

During the past five years, it has been shown that carbon nanotubes act as an exceptional reinforcement for composites. For this reason, a large number of investigations have been devoted to analysis of fundamental, structural behavior of solid structures made of carbon-nanotube-reinforced composites (CNTRC). The present research, as an extension of the available works on the vibration analysis of CNTRC structures, examines the free vibration characteristics of plates containing a cutout that are reinforced with uniform or nonuniform distribution of carbon nanotubes. The first-order shear deformation plate theory is used to estimate the kinematics of the plate. The solution method is based on the Ritz method with Chebyshev basis polynomials. Such a solution method is suitable for arbitrary in-plane and out-of-plane boundary conditions of the plate. It is shown that through a functionally graded distribution of carbon nanotubes across the thickness of the plate, the fundamental frequency of a rectangular plate with or without a cutout may be enhanced. Furthermore, the frequencies are highly dependent on the volume fraction of carbon nanotubes and may be increased upon using more carbon nanotubes as reinforcement.

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