Modelling the effect of gaps and overlaps in automated fibre placement (AFP)-manufactured laminates
In automated fibre placement (AFP) process, gaps and overlaps parallel to the fibre direction can be introduced between the adjoining tapes. These gaps and overlaps can cause a reduction in strength compared with pristine conditions. Finite element modelling is an effective way to understand how the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Science and Engineering of Composite Materials |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/secm-2013-0322 |