Composite Materials in Design Processes

• Other Authors: Minak, Giangiacomo (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; laser etching; water jet; polycrystalline silicon; orthogonal test; physical conditions; electrodeposition; SiC whisker; texture; morphology; self-healing; epoxy resin; microcapsule; insulating composite; breakdown strength; physical damage; electrical tree; analytical model; fabrics; weave pattern; shear deformation; tension-shear coupling; RTM; composites; FEM simulation; permeability characterization; design optimization; solar vehicles; photovoltaic roof; lightweight structures; carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP); natural frequencies; stiffness; heat exchange; Ansys ACP; constructal design; resin flow; porous media; numerical simulation; filling time; composite ship; composite structure; glass fiber content; void volume; burn-off test; calcination test; composite laminates; nanofibers; fracture; polyvinylidene fluoride; polysulfone; CFRP laminate; thin composite panel; viscoelastic material; vibration response; damping; experimental modal analysis; slamming; damage; viscoelastic layer; prepreg; OoA; n/a
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The use of composite materials in the design process allows one to tailer a component's mechanical properties, thus reducing its overall weight. On the one hand, the possible combinations of matrices, reinforcements, and technologies provides more options to the designer. On the other hand, it...