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Heuristic design of composite laminates for strength, stiffness and multiple load cases

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

S.K. Morton  and
J.P.H. Webbert
S.K. Morton
Affiliation:
Departments of Engineering Mathematics
J.P.H. Webbert
Affiliation:
Aerospace Engineeringt University of Bristol, UK.
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Abstract

The problem of designing a composite laminated plate subject to multiple loading cases is addressed using the methodology of heuristic redesign. Lower bounds on extensional stiffnesses together with a maximum strain first ply failure criterion constitute the design constraints. The general theory of heuristic redesign and its application to this particular problem are described. Results for different combinations of loading cases and redesign strategies are presented.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 101 , Issue 1001 , January 1997 , pp. 35 - 45
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1997 

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