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A theory for predicting composite laminate warpage resulting from fabricationLinear laminate theory is used in conjunction with the moment-curvature relationship to derive equations for predicting end deflections due to warpage without solving the coupled fourth-order partial differential equations of the plate. Using these equations, it is found that a 1 deg error in the orientation angle of one ply is sufficient to produce warpage end deflection equal to two laminate thicknesses in a 10 inch by 10 inch laminate made from 8-ply Mod-I/epoxy. From a sensitivity analysis on the governing parameters, it is found that a 3 deg fiber migration or a void volume ratio of three percent in some plies is sufficient to produce laminate warpage corner deflection equal to several laminate thicknesses. Tabular and graphical data are presented which can be used to identify possible errors contributing to laminate warpage and/or to obtain an a priori assessment when unavoidable errors during fabrication are anticipated.
Document ID
19750053244
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Chamis, C. C.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Meeting Information
Meeting: Reinforced plastics - Milestone 30; Thirtieth Anniversary Technical and Management Conference
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: February 4, 1975
End Date: February 7, 1975
Accession Number
75A37316
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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