A review on optimization of composite structures Part I: Laminated composites

S Nikbakt, S Kamarian, M Shakeri - Composite Structures, 2018 - Elsevier
Composite, sandwich and functionally graded materials are frequently utilized for different
applications. Thus, numerous optimization studies have been conducted on structures made …

Structural composites for multifunctional applications: Current challenges and future trends

C González, JJ Vilatela, JM Molina-Aldareguía… - Progress in Materials …, 2017 - Elsevier
This review paper summarizes the current state-of-art and challenges for the future
developments of fiber-reinforced composites for structural applications with multifunctional …

Ply and interlaminar behaviours of 3D printed continuous carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastic laminates; effects of processing conditions and microstructure

M Iragi, C Pascual-González, A Esnaola, CS Lopes… - Additive …, 2019 - Elsevier
Taking advantage of an extended design and manufacturing space for composites, the
technology of fused filament fabrication (FFF) of continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastics …

Optimum stacking sequence design of composite materials Part II: Variable stiffness design

H Ghiasi, K Fayazbakhsh, D Pasini, L Lessard - Composite structures, 2010 - Elsevier
A composite laminate may be designed as a permutation of several straight-fiber layers or
as a matrix embracing fibers positioned in curvilinear paths. The former called a constant …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental study of the effect of automated fiber placement induced defects on performance of composite laminates

K Croft, L Lessard, D Pasini, M Hojjati, J Chen… - Composites Part A …, 2011 - Elsevier
The Automated Fiber placement (AFP) process shows great potential for efficient
manufacturing of large composite structures. However, uncertainties exist on mechanical …

Manufacturing-induced imperfections in composite parts manufactured via automated fiber placement

F Heinecke, C Willberg - Journal of Composites Science, 2019 - mdpi.com
The automated fiber placement process (AFP) enables the manufacturing of large and
geometrical complex fiber composite structures with high quality at low cycle times. Although …

Prepreg tack: A review of mechanisms, measurement, and manufacturing implication

D Budelmann, C Schmidt, D Meiners - Polymer composites, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The stickiness of prepregs (tack) is considered a decisive material property for the success
of high‐quality composite manufacturing by automated lay‐up processes such as automated …

A review on the mechanical behaviour of curvilinear fibre composite laminated panels

P Ribeiro, H Akhavan, A Teter… - Journal of Composite …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
A review on works that investigate the mechanical behaviour of variable stiffness composite
laminated panels is carried out in this paper. The review mostly focuses on buckling, failure …

Optimization of variable stiffness composites with embedded defects induced by automated fiber placement

MA Nik, K Fayazbakhsh, D Pasini, L Lessard - Composite Structures, 2014 - Elsevier
Variable stiffness composite laminates can be manufactured using Automated Fiber
Placement (AFP) technology. An improvement in structural performance can be achieved by …

[HTML][HTML] A study of the influence of processing parameters on steering of carbon Fibre/PEEK tapes using laser-assisted tape placement

G Clancy, D Peeters, V Oliveri, D Jones… - Composites Part B …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Laser-assisted Automated Tape Placement (LATP) in-situ consolidation of
thermoplastic composites has significant potential to produce repeatable and accurate …