| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6708442 | Composite Structures | 2014 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
Results in laminated plates show the influence of the reinforcement fibers' shape and volume fraction in their global behavior. The optimal microstructures obtained vary with the loading conditions considered. It is shown that the present optimization procedure permits to increase structural stiffness when material microstructural characteristics are considered. Moreover, an assessment of layers' microstructural stresses is carried out in order to evaluate the fibers' shape influence on stress concentrations.
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Authors
Rafael T.L. Ferreira, Helder C. Rodrigues, José M. Guedes, José A. Hernandes,