Fabrication of non-traditional shapes from bistable carbon fiber reinforced polymer laminates

J. Figueroa; O. Myers

doi:10.1117/12.2514322

29 March 2019 Fabrication of non-traditional shapes from bistable carbon fiber reinforced polymer laminates

J. Figueroa, O. Myers

Proceedings Volume 10968, Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials XIII; 1096810 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2514322
Event: SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation, 2019, Denver, Colorado, United States

Abstract

This research investigates the methods of fabrication for non-traditional, non-rectangular bistable structures using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers. Currently, the non-rectangular shapes that have been used are rhombi (diamonds), triangles, and circles. Each shape is cut from a 12x12 inch sheet of composite laminate. The shape, when cut, must maintain a 12-inch dimension in one aspect of height, diameter, or length. As these shapes are fabricated and postprocessed, it is observed that the boundary conditions, performance, curvature and options for fixturing vary significantly. It has also been observed that much of the remaining material from post-processing cutting methods also retain much of its disability, allowing for usage in alternative capacities.

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J. Figueroa and O. Myers "Fabrication of non-traditional shapes from bistable carbon fiber reinforced polymer laminates", Proc. SPIE 10968, Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials XIII, 1096810 (29 March 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2514322

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