Abstract
This work summarizes the recent developments of a numerical framework to predict the mechanical behaviour of thermoplastic composites. It supports the design of a next generation thermoplastic multi-functional fuselage which uses advanced joining techniques such as thermoplastic welding to reduce both weight and cost by limiting the amount of mechanical fasteners required. At the lower end of the testing pyramid the framework is able to accurately predict typical preliminary design allowables such as laminate, open-hole and welded joints strength through a high-fidelity modelling approach. This information is then passed on to the structural level in a validated building-block approach to efficiently virtual test the compression strength of fuselage panels during post-buckling while also taking into account the influence of damages at the skin-stiffener interface.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | European Conference on Multifunctional Structures |
Editors | J. Kos, X. Martinez, H. Schippers |
Number of pages | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Event | II European Conference On Multifunctional Structures - Virtual/online event Duration: 17 Nov 2020 → 18 Nov 2020 Conference number: 2 |
Publication series
Name | European Conference on Multifunctional Structures |
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Conference
Conference | II European Conference On Multifunctional Structures |
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Abbreviated title | EMuS2020 |
Period | 17/11/20 → 18/11/20 |
Keywords
- Numerical framework
- Thermoplastic Composites
- Virtual Testing
- Welded Joints
- Design