Physics-Based Composite Process Simulation
Abstract
The University of Texas at Arlington and Bell Helicopter Textron are teaming in the proposed effort to develop Physics-Based Composite Process Simulation Abilities. The objective of this effort is to develop a cure process model for predicting curing behaviors of composite laminates. The subject model will predict the processing window and laminate quality using variables suchas material for"m and placement technique, part layup scheme, tool geometry, cure equipment and cure cycle, in which defects such as porosity and fi"ber waviness are less favored to form in the final cured part. The underlying physical principles of the model are critical in under"standing the science behind the formation of such defects during processing. The proposed effort will resultin a high-fidelity, phy"sically accurate and validated cure process model accelerating the development of robust and efficient composite manufacturing processes that improves part quality and shortens cycle time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 20, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812120
Entities
People
- Andrew Makeev
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Texas at Arlington