Simultaneous optimization of fiber distribution and layup for maximum stiffness of composite laminates using lamination parameters
Received:March 22, 2011  Revised:September 19, 2011
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DOI:10.7511/jslx20124001
KeyWord:lamination parameters  laminated optimization  collaborative optimization
     
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刘书田 大连理工大学 工业装备结构分析国家重点实验室 工程力学系, 大连
侯玉品 大连理工大学 工业装备结构分析国家重点实验室 工程力学系, 大连
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Abstract:
      Elastic properties of fiber reinforced composite laminates depend on fiber volume fraction and lay-up configuration (number of layers,ply angles and thicknesses).In this paper,the stiffness of fiber reinforced laminates with limited fiber volume fraction used is maximized by optimizing the lay-up and fiber distribution.In the formulation of this optimization problem,the design variables are the lamination parameters which are used to describe the layup of laminates and the characterization parameters which describe fiber volume fraction distribution in layers,the objective is the minimum compliance of laminates.Several design examples are shown for different rules of lay-up and fiber volume distribution.