The advent of novel robot-assisted composite manufacturing techniques has enabled
steering of fibre paths in the plane of the lamina, leading to the emergence of the so-called …

The functional advantages of tailored stiffness, often seen in nature, are also utilized in
composite structures. Advancements in the multiaxis tow placement and automated fiber …

In this paper, an efficient element-free modeling framework for variable stiffness composite
laminates with cutouts is developed. In comparison with other numerical methods or semi …

Abstract Recent advances in Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Filament Winding (FM)
are driving steady improvements in technological understanding, enabling the production of …

The mechanical performance of fiber-reinforced structures highly relies on fibers' paths in
the matrix material. Unlike the level set method that offsets the zero-level contours of a …

This paper presents a parametric level set method for the optimization of composite
structures with curvilinear fibers. We use iso-contours of a scalar function, also called the …

Abstracts Curvilinear fiber reinforced variable stiffness structures (CFRVSSs) can be
designed by adjusting the local fiber orientation and content to maximize the performance …

Buckling resistance of variable stiffness composite (VSC) plates can be significantly
improved by designing fiber orientation distributions, which affect structural stiffness and …

Variable stiffness composite laminates can improve the structural performance of composite
structures by expanding the design space. This work explores the application of variable …

Bistability enables adaptive designs with tunable deflections for applications including
morphing wings, robotic grippers, and consumer products. Composite laminates may be …