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Simulation Method for Curing Deformation of Composite Part Considering Tool–Part Interaction
For the assembly problems caused by the curing deformation of L-shaped composite structure, a simulation model of the curing deformation of composite part considering tool–part interaction was established. Fir...
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Global sensitivity analysis for cable-network antennas by Kriging models with a sensitivity-based accuracy indicator
Various uncertainties existing in the manufacturing process, such as imperfect cable lengths and uncertain boundary node locations, will unavoidably deteriorate the shape precision of cable-network antennas. I...
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Curing Cycle Optimization for Thick Composite Laminates Using the Multi-Physics Coupling Model
A multi-objective optimization method which takes the multi-physics coupling characteristic into account is proposed to determine the cure cycle profile for polymer-matrix composites. First, a numerical model ...
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Effect of Metal–Fiber Shear Interaction on Curing Deformation of Fiber Metal Laminates
Control of geometric dimension has been a major concern in the manufacturing process of fiber metal laminates (FMLs). In this paper, an analytical model has been proposed to predict the room-temperature shape ...
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Multi-Scale Modeling of Curing Residual Stresses in Composite with Random Fiber Distribution into Consideration
During curing process of composites, residual stresses inevitably develop and play an important role in the final mechanical properties of composites. Therefore, the consideration of residual stresses when des...
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Topology optimization of reflector antennas based on integrated thermal-structural-electromagnetic analysis
In the area of structural design of reflector antennas, the existing researches mainly focus on size/shape optimization or just optimizing for structural performances (e.g., the reflector surface accuracy). Re...
