Design and Testing
Determining the equivalency of composite test methods
While time consuming and somewhat subjective, the comparative assessment approach has been proven effective toward assessing composites test method equivalence.
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Composites testing as part of a building block approach, Part 2: Upper building block levels
Testing under the upper levels of the building block approach for composites design depends on the structure’s application and complexity.
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Model-driven design and analysis for sustainable lightweight design
Fraunhofer IGCV uses graph-based design language for fast creation of design variants and simultaneous evaluation of ecological and economic performance along the entire life cycle.
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Using machine learning to accelerate composites processing simulation
A speed gain of 1,000 to 10,000 times greater than traditional FE models has been achieved using machine learning models, enabling near real-time simulation for large composite components.
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Composites testing as part of a building block approach, Part 1: Coupon-level testing
The building block materials testing approach is a step-by-step process that serves as a framework for designing composite structures while also reducing risk and cost.
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Composite testing challenges, Part 3: Testing systems
Several factors need to be considered for accurate and efficient composites testing, including testing systems that can accommodate required test environments, alignment and offer intuitive software.
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Composite testing challenges, Part 2: Strain measurement for the mechanical testing of composites
Recent developments in contact and noncontact strain measurement methods offer similar performance with additional benefits for composite material testing.
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Composite testing challenges, Part 1: Introduction to mechanical testing of composites
A range of standardized mechanical tests for complex composites are available and still under development for materials development, design and quality control requirements.
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Durability testing of adhesively bonded composites
Current test method development shows potential for the composite wedge test, a standardized durability-based test for adhesively bonded composites.
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Fatigue testing of composites
Fatigue testing may be performed at multiple points during the design of a composite structure. A focus on small-specimen level fatigue test methods, however, suggests a need for more testing method standardization.
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