An experimental investigation of the properties of cross-ply laminate used for manufacturing of small aircraft components

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clegg, Richard (2006) An experimental investigation of the properties of cross-ply laminate used for manufacturing of small aircraft components. Composite Structures, 75 (1-4). pp. 93-99. ISSN 0263-8223

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Abstract

This paper discusses the observations and results from an experimental investigation of cross ply laminates used to construct major structural components of a small aircraft manufactured in Australia. The static and fatigue experimental results are compared with established models in composites analysis and with the available data in composite databases. An analysis was done to statistically quantify any deviation of actual properties from the calculated values and investigate the differences in designed and actual capacities/operational life of the components made using this laminates.

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Item Type:	Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C)
Refereed:	Yes
Item Status:	Live Archive
Faculty/School / Institute/Centre:	Historic - Faculty of Engineering and Surveying - Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (Up to 30 Jun 2013)
Faculty/School / Institute/Centre:	Historic - Faculty of Engineering and Surveying - Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (Up to 30 Jun 2013)
Date Deposited:	07 Nov 2007 23:15
Last Modified:	02 Jul 2013 22:53
Uncontrolled Keywords:	composites; woven roving; mechanical properties; fatigue properties
Fields of Research (2008):	09 Engineering > 0912 Materials Engineering > 091202 Composite and Hybrid Materials
Identification Number or DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2006.04.080
URI:	http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/3512

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