Optimization of Course Locations in Fiber-Placed Panels for General Fiber Angle Distributions

Adriana W. Blom , Mostafa M. Abdalla , Zafer Gürdal

Fiber-reinforced composites are usually designed using constant fiber orientation in each ply. In certain cases, however, a varying fiber angle might be favorable for structural performance. This possibility can be fully utilized using tow placement technology. Because of the fiber angle variation, tow-placed courses may overlap and ply thickness will build up on the surface. This thickness build-up affects manufacturing time, structural response, and surface quality of the finished product.

Mots clés: A. Laminate; A. Structural composite; A. Fibers; E. Fiber placement; Optimization

Adriana W. Blom, Mostafa M. Abdalla, Zafer Gürdal. Optimization of Course Locations in Fiber-Placed Panels for General Fiber Angle Distributions. Composites Science and Technology, 2010, 70 (4), pp.564. ⟨10.1016/j.compscitech.2009.12.003⟩. ⟨hal-00615117⟩