Aerostructural Efficiency of Damage Tolerant Composites via Optimised Fibre Placement.

Research output

Research output per year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018

• 21 Article (Academic Journal)
• 12 Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2018

  Optimization of Postbuckling Behaviour of Variable Thickness Composite Panels with Variable Angle Tows: Towards “Buckle-Free” Design Concept

  Wu, Z., Raju, G. & Weaver, P. M., Feb 2018, In: International Journal of Solids and Structures. 132-133, p. 66-79 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Composite Panel 100%
  • Design Concept 100%
  • Free Design 100%
  • Constant Thickness 50%
  • Layer Thickness 25%
  71 Citations (Scopus)

  321 Downloads (Pure)
• 2017

  Analysis and Design for the Moderately Deep Postbuckling Behavior of Composite Plates

  Wu, Z., Raju, G. & Weaver, P., Jan 2017, In: Journal of Aircraft. 54, 1, p. 327-335 9 p., C033875.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Closed Form Solution 100%
  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Asymptotic Expansion 66%
  • Recursive 33%
  • Optimal Design 33%
  7 Citations (Scopus)

  386 Downloads (Pure)
• 2016

  A computationally efficient 2D model for inherently equilibrated 3D stress predictions in heterogeneous laminated plates. Part I: Model Formulation

  Groh, R. M. J. & Weaver, P. M., 16 Nov 2016, In: Composite Structures. 156, p. 171-185 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Stress Field 100%
  • Equilibrium Equation 60%
  • Engineering 20%
  • Layer Theory 20%
  • Layer Model 20%
  43 Citations (Scopus)

  356 Downloads (Pure)

• A computationally efficient 2D model for inherently equilibrated 3D stress predictions in heterogeneous laminated plates. Part II: Model validation

  Groh, R. & Weaver, P. M., 15 Nov 2016, In: Composite Structures. 156, p. 186-217 32 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Stress Field 100%
  • Degree of Freedom 25%
  • Characteristic Length 25%
  • Finite Element Solution 25%
  • Layer Model 25%
  34 Citations (Scopus)

  396 Downloads (Pure)
• 2015

  Buckling analysis and optimization of blade stiffened variable stiffness panels

  Coburn, B. H., Wu, Z. & Weaver, P. M., 2015, 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  • Buckling Analysis 100%
  • Stiffened Panel 100%
  • Mode Shape 50%
  • Blades Design 50%
  • Rayleigh-Ritz Method 50%
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Buckling and postbuckling of variable angle tow composite plates under in-plane shear loading

  Raju, G., Wu, Z. & Weaver, P. M., 1 Jan 2015, In: International Journal of Solids and Structures. 58, p. 270-287 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • In-Plane Shear 100%
  • Underpinnings 33%
  • Composite Fiber 33%
  • Load Control 33%
  68 Citations (Scopus)

• Computer aided modelling of variable angle tow composites manufactured by continuous tow shearing

  Kim, B. C., Weaver, P. M. & Potter, K., 1 Oct 2015, In: Composite Structures. 129, p. 256-267 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Composite Tow 100%
  • Finite Element Modeling 100%
  • Plane Bending 33%
  • Induced Defect 33%
  • Shear Deformation 33%
  60 Citations (Scopus)

• Framework for the Buckling Optimization of Variable-Angle Tow Composite Plates

  Wu, Z., Raju, G. & Weaver, P. M., Dec 2015, In: AIAA Journal. 53, 12, p. 3788-3804 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Closed Form Expression 100%
  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Numerical Example 100%
  • Optimal Design 100%
  • Computational Efficiency 100%
  151 Citations (Scopus)

  444 Downloads (Pure)

• Mass Optimisation of Variable Angle Tow, Variable Thickness Panels with Static Failure and Buckling Constraints

  Groh, R. & Weaver, P. M., 2015, 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  Open Access

  File

  • Wings 100%
  • Search Algorithm 100%
  • Buckling Load 100%
  • Aerospace Material 100%
  • Design Space 100%
  24 Citations (Scopus)

  478 Downloads (Pure)

• Optimal postbuckling design of variable angle tow composites using lamination parameters

  Raju, G., White, S., Wu, Z. & Weaver, P. M., 2015, 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Composite Tow 100%
  • Parameter Distribution 66%
  • Quadrature Method 66%
  • Design Criterion 33%
  29 Citations (Scopus)
• 2014

  Buckling analysis of stiffened variable angle tow panels

  Coburn, B. H., Wu, Z. & Weaver, P. M., 1 Jan 2014, In: Composite Structures. 111, 1, p. 259-270 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Buckling Analysis 100%
  • Beam Model 50%
  • Finite Element Analysis 50%
  • Local Buckling 25%
  • Characteristic Length 25%
  108 Citations (Scopus)

• Buckling analysis of variable angle tow, variable thickness panels with transverse shear effects

  Groh, R. M. J. & Weaver, P. M., 1 Jan 2014, In: Composite Structures. 107, p. 482-493 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Two Dimensional 100%
  • Buckling Analysis 100%
  • Panel Thickness 100%
  • Finite Element Modeling 100%
  • Flat Plate 100%
  82 Citations (Scopus)

• Initial post-buckling of variable-stiffness curved panels

  White, S. C., Raju, G. & Weaver, P. M., 1 Jan 2014, In: Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. 71, 1, p. 132-155 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Good Agreement 100%
  • Buckling Load 100%
  • Composite Shell 100%
  • Mode Shape 100%
  • Fibre Reinforcement 100%
  71 Citations (Scopus)

• Local buckling of blade stiffened variable angle tow panels

  Coburn, B. H., Wu, Z. & Weaver, P. M., 28 Feb 2014, 55th AIAA/ASMe/ASCE/AHS/SC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  • Local Buckling 100%
  • Finite Element Analysis 100%
  • Real Life 33%
  • Buckling Analysis 33%
  • Stiffened Panel 33%
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Manufacturing characteristics of the continuous tow shearing method for manufacturing of variable angle tow composites

  Kim, B. C., Weaver, P. M. & Potter, K., 1 Jan 2014, In: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 61, p. 141-151 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Induced Defect 100%
  • Composite Tow 100%
  • Material Characteristic 50%
  • Cutting Edge 50%
  • Composite Structure 50%
  136 Citations (Scopus)

• On further developments of the feasible region of lamination parameters for composite laminates

  Raju, G., Wu, Z. & Weaver, P. M., 28 Feb 2014, 55th AIAA/ASMe/ASCE/AHS/SC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  • Feasible Region 100%
  • Symmetric Laminate 66%
  • Optimisation Problem 33%
  • Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality 33%
  20 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimal design of postbuckling behaviour of laminated composite plates using lamination parameters

  Wu, Z., Raju, G., White, S. & Weaver, P. M., 28 Feb 2014, 55th AIAA/ASMe/ASCE/AHS/SC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Optimal Design 100%
  • Closed Form Solution 28%
  • Axial Compression 28%
  • Design Criterion 14%
  11 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  A 2D equivalent single-layer formulation for the effect of transverse shear on laminated plates with curvilinear fibres

  Groh, R. M. J., Weaver, P. M., White, S., Raju, G. & Wu, Z., 1 Jun 2013, In: Composite Structures. 100, p. 464-478 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Two Dimensional 100%
  • Solution Technique 100%
  • Quasi-Isotropic Laminate 100%
  • Good Accuracy 100%
  • Engineering 100%
  35 Citations (Scopus)

• A novel approach for manufacturing variable angle tow composites - Continuous tow shearing

  Kim, B. C., Potter, K. D. & Weaver, P. M., 17 Jun 2013, 17th International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS17).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

• A numerical study on impact and compression after impact behaviour of variable angle tow laminates

  Dang, T. D. & Hallett, S. R., Feb 2013, In: Composite Structures. 96, p. 194-206 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Numerical Study 100%
  • Matrix Crack 100%
  • Impact Behavior 100%
  • Delamination 100%
  • Fiber Orientation 66%
  45 Citations (Scopus)

  920 Downloads (Pure)

• Buckling analysis of variable angle tow composite plates using differential quadrature method

  Raju, G., Wu, Z. & Weaver, P. M., 1 Oct 2013, In: Journal of the Indian Institute of Science. 93, 4, p. 689-698 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Buckling Analysis 100%
  • Quadrature Method 100%
  • Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines 50%
  • Spline Curve 33%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparison of variational, differential quadrature, and approximate closed-form solution methods for buckling of highly flexurally anisotropic laminates

  Wu, Z., Raju, G. & Weaver, P. M., 15 Aug 2013, In: Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 139, 8, p. 1073-1083 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Anisotropic 100%
  • Closed Form Solution 100%
  • Solution Method 100%
  • Anisotropic Plate 100%
  • Buckling Load 50%
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Feasible region of lamination parameters for optimization of variable angle tow (VAT) composite plates

  Wu, Z., Raju, G. & Weaver, P. M., 15 Aug 2013, Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference. AIAA 2013-1481

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Feasible Region 100%
  • Applicability 25%
  • Closed Form Expression 25%
  • Design Constraint 25%
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Postbuckling analysis of variable angle tow composite plates

  Wu, Z., Raju, G. & Weaver, P. M., 15 May 2013, In: International Journal of Solids and Structures. 50, 10, p. 1770-1780 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Parametric Study 100%
  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Stiffness Property 100%
  • End Shortening 100%
  • Rayleigh-Ritz Method 100%
  113 Citations (Scopus)

• Postbuckling analysis of variable angle tow composite plates under shear load

  Raju, G., Wu, Z. & Weaver, P. M., 2 Aug 2013, 54th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Shear Loads 100%
  • Quadrature Method 100%
  • Governing Differential Equation 100%
  • Plate Structure 100%

• Postbuckling analysis of variable angle tow composite plates under shear load

  Raju, G., Wu, Z. & Weaver, P. M., 15 Aug 2013, Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference. AIAA 2013-1822

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Shear Loads 100%
  • Quadrature Method 100%
  • Governing Differential Equation 100%
  • Plate Structure 100%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Postbuckling analysis of variable angle tow plates using differential quadrature method

  Raju, G., Wu, Z. & Weaver, P. M., 1 Dec 2013, In: Composite Structures. 106, p. 74-84 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Quadrature Method 100%
  • Postbuckling Analysis 100%
  • Laminated Composite Plate 60%
  • Axial Compression 20%
  • Algebraic Equation 20%
  62 Citations (Scopus)

• Postbuckling optimisation of variable angle tow composite plates

  Wu, Z., Weaver, P. M. & Raju, G., 1 Sept 2013, In: Composite Structures. 103, p. 34-42 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Design Parameter 33%
  • Axial Compression 33%
  • Optimization Strategy 33%
  • End Shortening 33%
  94 Citations (Scopus)
• 2012

  Buckling analysis and optimisation of variable angle tow composite plates

  Wu, Z., Weaver, P. M., Raju, G. & Kim, B. C., 1 Nov 2012, In: Thin-Walled Structures. 60, p. 163-172 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Buckling Load 100%
  • Laminated Composite Plate 100%
  • Buckling Analysis 100%
  • Fiber Orientation 100%
  • Modeling Strategy 50%
  309 Citations (Scopus)

• Buckling of VAT plates using energy methods

  Wu, Z., Raju, G. & Weaver, P. M., 1 Dec 2012, 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012. AIAA 2012-1463

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  • Buckling Analysis 100%
  • Energy Method 100%
  • Fem Model 100%
  • Optimum Design 50%
  • End Shortening 50%
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Continuous tow shearing for manufacturing variable angle tow composites

  Kim, B. C., Potter, K. D. & Weaver, P. M., 1 Aug 2012, In: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 43, 8, p. 1347-1356 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Induced Defect 100%
  • Composite Tow 100%
  • Deformation Characteristic 50%
  • Shear Deformation 50%
  • Quadratic Bézier Curve 50%
  266 Citations (Scopus)

• Multi-tow shearing mechanism for high-speed manufacturing of variable angle tow composites

  Kim, B. C., Potter, K. D. & Weaver, P. M., Jun 2012, 15th European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM15). 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

  Open Access

  File

  • Deformation Characteristic 100%
  • Induced Defect 100%
  • Shear Deformation 100%
  • Composite Tow 100%
  • Process Validation 100%
  470 Downloads (Pure)

• Prebuckling and buckling analysis of variable angle tow plates with general boundary conditions

  Raju, G., Wu, Z., Kim, B. C. & Weaver, P. M., 1 Sept 2012, In: Composite Structures. 94, 9, p. 2961-2970 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review

  • Buckling Analysis 100%
  • Quadrature Method 100%
  • Boundary Condition 100%
  • Computational Effort 25%
  • Laminated Composite Plate 25%
  128 Citations (Scopus)