Finite Element Analysis of Manufacturing Deformation in Polymer Matrix Composites.

Materials (Basel)

NanoCorr, Energy & Modelling (NCEM) Research Group, Bournemouth University, Poole BH12 5BB, UK.

Published: May 2024

This paper introduces a unique finite element analysis (FEA) technique designed to predict elastic response in polymer matrix composites (PMCs). Extensive research has been conducted to model the manufacturing process of multiple 'L'-shaped components, fabricated from SPRINT materials (GLP 43 and GLP 96) at two thicknesses (15 mm and 25 mm). Three distinct FEA methodologies were utilised to determine the impact of thermal loads and rigid fixtures. An error deviation of 3.23% was recorded when comparing simulation results to experimental data, thereby validating the effectiveness of the FEA methodology.

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