Analysis of the performance of a new concept for automatic draping of wide reinforcement fabrics with pre-shear: A virtual prototyping study
The layup process of large composite structures made from dry reinforcement fabrics is considered. One such structure is a wind turbine blade, for which the current draping process is mostly manual. Automating the draping process will, therefore, lower the costs. Based on a literature review, a new...
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| author | Christian Krogh Peter H. Broberg Sebastian M. Hermansen Asbjørn M. Olesen Brian L.V. Bak Esben Lindgaard Erik Lund Jørgen Kepler Johnny Jakobsen |
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| description | The layup process of large composite structures made from dry reinforcement fabrics is considered. One such structure is a wind turbine blade, for which the current draping process is mostly manual. Automating the draping process will, therefore, lower the costs. Based on a literature review, a new concept is synthesized and analyzed using an advanced finite element model with rigid multi-body kinematics and a dedicated material model for the fabric. The material model is calibrated using experimental coupon tests, i.e. the bias-extension test (shear) and Peirce's cantilever test (out-of-plane bending). The concept is analyzed numerically by means of a simple parameter study and draping test cases on a flat mold as well as a general double-curved mold. The simulation results show that the concept is feasible for the draping operation and is thus qualified for the subsequent physical prototyping. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0f5ac422fdb048aab1c2e8293c01b1f22023-10-30T06:05:34ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-10-01910e20263Analysis of the performance of a new concept for automatic draping of wide reinforcement fabrics with pre-shear: A virtual prototyping studyChristian Krogh0Peter H. Broberg1Sebastian M. Hermansen2Asbjørn M. Olesen3Brian L.V. Bak4Esben Lindgaard5Erik Lund6Jørgen Kepler7Johnny Jakobsen8Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 16, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 16, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark; CraCS Research Group (cracs.aau.dk), Aalborg University, Fibigerstræde 16, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 16, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 16, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark; CraCS Research Group (cracs.aau.dk), Aalborg University, Fibigerstræde 16, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 16, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark; CraCS Research Group (cracs.aau.dk), Aalborg University, Fibigerstræde 16, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 16, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark; CraCS Research Group (cracs.aau.dk), Aalborg University, Fibigerstræde 16, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 16, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 16, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 16, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark; Corresponding author.The layup process of large composite structures made from dry reinforcement fabrics is considered. One such structure is a wind turbine blade, for which the current draping process is mostly manual. Automating the draping process will, therefore, lower the costs. Based on a literature review, a new concept is synthesized and analyzed using an advanced finite element model with rigid multi-body kinematics and a dedicated material model for the fabric. The material model is calibrated using experimental coupon tests, i.e. the bias-extension test (shear) and Peirce's cantilever test (out-of-plane bending). The concept is analyzed numerically by means of a simple parameter study and draping test cases on a flat mold as well as a general double-curved mold. The simulation results show that the concept is feasible for the draping operation and is thus qualified for the subsequent physical prototyping.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023074716DrapingFinite element modelingWind turbine bladesLaminated compositesGlass fiber fabric |
| spellingShingle | Christian Krogh Peter H. Broberg Sebastian M. Hermansen Asbjørn M. Olesen Brian L.V. Bak Esben Lindgaard Erik Lund Jørgen Kepler Johnny Jakobsen Analysis of the performance of a new concept for automatic draping of wide reinforcement fabrics with pre-shear: A virtual prototyping study Heliyon Draping Finite element modeling Wind turbine blades Laminated composites Glass fiber fabric |
| title | Analysis of the performance of a new concept for automatic draping of wide reinforcement fabrics with pre-shear: A virtual prototyping study |
| title_full | Analysis of the performance of a new concept for automatic draping of wide reinforcement fabrics with pre-shear: A virtual prototyping study |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of the performance of a new concept for automatic draping of wide reinforcement fabrics with pre-shear: A virtual prototyping study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of the performance of a new concept for automatic draping of wide reinforcement fabrics with pre-shear: A virtual prototyping study |
| title_short | Analysis of the performance of a new concept for automatic draping of wide reinforcement fabrics with pre-shear: A virtual prototyping study |
| title_sort | analysis of the performance of a new concept for automatic draping of wide reinforcement fabrics with pre shear a virtual prototyping study |
| topic | Draping Finite element modeling Wind turbine blades Laminated composites Glass fiber fabric |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023074716 |
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