Bistable Prestressed Symmetric Laminates

被引:85
作者
Daynes, S. [1 ]
Diaconu, C. G. [1 ]
Potter, K. D. [1 ]
Weaver, P. M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Bristol, Dept Aerosp Engn, Bristol BS8 1TR, Avon, England
关键词
nonlinear deformations; bistable composites; fiber prestress; residual stress; COMPOSITE PLATES;
D O I
10.1177/0021998309351603
中图分类号
TB33 [复合材料];
学科分类号
摘要
The bistability of unsymmetric cross-ply [0(n)/90(n)](T) laminates has already been investigated in much detail. In this work a new type of bistable laminate is presented which has a symmetric lay-up. Bistability derives from an unsymmetric fiber prestress applied to the laminate. The experimental procedure used to apply this fiber prestress is presented in detail. Experimental results are compared with analytical and finite element models which have the ability to model fiber prestress accurately. As well as having minimal hygrothermal variability, it is noted that the snap-through loads for a prestressed symmetric laminate can be much higher than its unstressed [0(n)/90(n)](T) equivalent.
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页码:1119 / 1137
页数:19
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