Homogenization Method to Calculate the Stiffness Matrix of Laminated Composites

New analytical models have been developed for predicting equivalent Young’s and shear moduli of laminate composites. Sets of procedures and calculations are presented in order to obtain equivalent properties in all levels, lamina and laminate. An ultimate path to predict the mechanical properties of...

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Main Authors: Mohamad Abbas Kaddaha, Rafic Younes, Pascal Lafon
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/2/4/26
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description New analytical models have been developed for predicting equivalent Young’s and shear moduli of laminate composites. Sets of procedures and calculations are presented in order to obtain equivalent properties in all levels, lamina and laminate. An ultimate path to predict the mechanical properties of laminated composites on the perspective of the material, orientation, and thickness has been developed. By calculating the mechanical properties using Chamis model then an Objectif function with five norms, these norms allow the mechanical properties to be examined and the ultimate answer to be predicted. Another model discusses an alternative concept of equivalent lamina elements (ELEs) by first using Chamis model for hybrid composites. Next, the ELEs are laminated in the direction and integrated into the compliance matrix for each ply. In addition, four new Generalization models for equivalence in thickness and in angle are presented in this paper. The analytical results are validated against other developed models in published articles as well as experimental results. Numerical case studies were conducted to assess the precision of results from the suggested models. The results demonstrated the capability and efficiency of the presented models for predicting the mechanical properties of multi-layer/multi-material laminate composites under different orientation conditions.
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spelling doaj.art-b3c136fd6983485c8ebf1ffdd5c68c452023-11-23T08:09:37ZengMDPI AGEng2673-41172021-09-012441643410.3390/eng2040026Homogenization Method to Calculate the Stiffness Matrix of Laminated CompositesMohamad Abbas Kaddaha0Rafic Younes1Pascal Lafon2Faculty of Engineering, Lebanese University, Beirut 1002, LebanonFaculty of Engineering, Lebanese University, Beirut 1002, LebanonLASMIS, University of Technology of Troyes, 10420 Troyes, FranceNew analytical models have been developed for predicting equivalent Young’s and shear moduli of laminate composites. Sets of procedures and calculations are presented in order to obtain equivalent properties in all levels, lamina and laminate. An ultimate path to predict the mechanical properties of laminated composites on the perspective of the material, orientation, and thickness has been developed. By calculating the mechanical properties using Chamis model then an Objectif function with five norms, these norms allow the mechanical properties to be examined and the ultimate answer to be predicted. Another model discusses an alternative concept of equivalent lamina elements (ELEs) by first using Chamis model for hybrid composites. Next, the ELEs are laminated in the direction and integrated into the compliance matrix for each ply. In addition, four new Generalization models for equivalence in thickness and in angle are presented in this paper. The analytical results are validated against other developed models in published articles as well as experimental results. Numerical case studies were conducted to assess the precision of results from the suggested models. The results demonstrated the capability and efficiency of the presented models for predicting the mechanical properties of multi-layer/multi-material laminate composites under different orientation conditions.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/2/4/26Chamis modelcompliance matrixhomogenizationlaminatecomposite
spellingShingle Mohamad Abbas Kaddaha
Rafic Younes
Pascal Lafon
Homogenization Method to Calculate the Stiffness Matrix of Laminated Composites
Eng
Chamis model
compliance matrix
homogenization
laminate
composite
title Homogenization Method to Calculate the Stiffness Matrix of Laminated Composites
title_full Homogenization Method to Calculate the Stiffness Matrix of Laminated Composites
title_fullStr Homogenization Method to Calculate the Stiffness Matrix of Laminated Composites
title_full_unstemmed Homogenization Method to Calculate the Stiffness Matrix of Laminated Composites
title_short Homogenization Method to Calculate the Stiffness Matrix of Laminated Composites
title_sort homogenization method to calculate the stiffness matrix of laminated composites
topic Chamis model
compliance matrix
homogenization
laminate
composite
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/2/4/26
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