Composites

A composite is a structural material that consists of two

or more combined constituents that are combined at a
macroscopic level and are not soluble in each other.
One constituent is called the reinforcing phase and the
one in which it is embedded is called the matrix.
The reinforcing phase material may be in the form of
fibers, particles, or flakes. The matrix phase materials
are generally continuous.

Advantages of Composites
1. High Strength to Weight ratio.
2. Specific Stiffness
3. Fatigue life
4. Thermal Expansion
5. Corrosion resistance

Classification
1. Particulate Composites

2. Flake Composites

3. Fiber Composites

Prepregs
Pre Impregnated
Prepregs are a ready-made tape composed of fibers in a
polymer matrix.

Macromechanical Analysis of
Lamina
For determining stresses in lamina.
Single lamina is an Orthotropic material.

Macromechanics Of Laminates
A laminate is made of a group of single layers bonded to
each other. Each layer can be identified by its location
in the laminate, its material, and its angle of orientation
with a reference axis.

Classical Lamination Theory

In this theory we are going to develop the midplane
strain and curvature under in-plane loads such as
shear and axial forces and bending and twisting
moments relationship for the laminates.

 Determination of stresses

Analysis of Laminate in Ansys APDL

Manufacturing of Composite
Materials
Four Major Items Needed for manufacturing
1. Raw Material
2. Tooling/mold
3. Heat
4. Pressure

Steps Involved in Composite

Manufacturing
1. Impregnation

2. Lay-up

3. Consolidation

4. Solidification

Manufacturing Processes for

Thermoset Composites
Prepreg Lay-up Process
Wet lay-up process
Spray-Up Process
Filament Winding Process
Pultrusion Process
Resin Transfer Molding Process (RTM)

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