Derivation and Verification of Laminated Composite T-Beam Theory
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Abstract
This study analyzes the composite laminated T-beams using the composite beam and laminated composite plate theories. The theoretical formula was derived assuming that the composite T-beam has one- and two-dimensional (1D and 2D) structures. The 1D analysis was performed according to the Kirchhoff-Love hypothesis, thereby considering only the axial strain to derive a relationship between the strain and displacement. The 2D analysis was performed considering the T-beam as a combination of two composite sheets. The effective stiffness of the beam was derived from the stress-strain and moment-curvature relationships. Furthermore, the deflection of the beam and the stress of each laminate were calculated. A simple support beam, made of AS4/3501-6 carbon/epoxy, was used as a composite laminated T-beam. MSC/NASTRAN finite element software was used for analysis. The accuracy of the theoretical formula and limitations of its use was verified using the finite element analysis. Higher accuracy of the theoretical formula was obtained at a composite beam aspect ratio greater than 15. The formula derived in this study is suitable for thin and long beams.
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OpenAlex topics: Structural Load-Bearing Analysis · Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization · Structural Analysis and Optimization
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Department of Mold and Die Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsung 807618, Taiwan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Super Micro Mass Research & Technology Center, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung 833301, Taiwan
Metal Industries Research and Development Centre (MIRDC), Kaohsiung 811020, Taiwan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chinese Culture University, Taipei 11114, Taiwan
Funding
Metal Industries Research and Development Centre (MIRDC)
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