Computational Optimization of Thermal Cure Cycle of Composite Laminates

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Carlone ◽  
G.S. Palazzo
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Thermal Cure ◽  
Cure Cycle ◽  
Computational Optimization

Identification and Quantification of Residual Strains During Curing of Carbon Fiber Epoxy Laminates

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell Mailen ◽  
David A. Jack ◽  
Lesley M. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Cure Kinetics ◽  
Spatial Location ◽  
Strain Gages ◽  
Strain Development ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Strain Measurements ◽  
Cure Cycle ◽  
Residual Strains ◽  
Carbon Fiber Epoxy

Residual strains develop from matrix shrinkage and non-isotropic coefficients of thermal expansion in composite laminates throughout the cure cycle. These strains influence the final shape and strength of the laminate. It is hypothesized that cure strains depend on lamina orientation, lamina stacking sequence, spatial location, and cure kinetics. In the present study, embedded strain gages are used to monitor residual strain development. Changes in strain due to elevated temperature post cure are quantified and a study of the curing epoxy characteristics is performed using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). These later studies provide insight to the measured internal laminate stresses and provide guidance in the interpretation of the strain measurements.

Development of an optimized thermal cure cycle for a complex-shape composite part using a coupled finite element/genetic algorithm technique

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 459-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdy Vafayan ◽  
Mir Hamid Reza Ghoreishy ◽  
Hossein Abedini ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Beheshty
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Complex Shape ◽  
Thermal Cure ◽  
Composite Part ◽  
Cure Cycle

Effect of cure kinetic simulation model on optimized thermal cure cycle for thin-sectioned composite parts

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 1172-1179 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Vafayan ◽  
H. Abedini ◽  
M.H.R. Ghoreishy ◽  
M.H. Beheshty
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Model ◽  
Kinetic Simulation ◽  
Thermal Cure ◽  
Cure Cycle ◽  
Cure Kinetic
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