Modelling and Analysis of Metal-Fibre Laminated Composite: An 2 Experimental Verification

Abstract

The nonlinear deflection responses of metal-fibre (Al 7075 – E Glass) composite laminate have been analyzed using a simulation model developed in ANSYS. The current model utilizes a quadrilateral shell (181) element having six degrees of freedom per node. The model's accuracy is initially confirmed by associating the outcomes with available results in the published literature. Additionally, the deflection characteristics are compared with home-grown experimental facility to validate the model's accuracy. Moreover, the numerical results are obtained using the available experimental elastic properties for the computation of new results and validation process. In addition, a few results are computed by considering the varied geometrical parameters (a/b ratio, end condition, a/h ratio), metallic layer layup sequence, loading and ply orientations to show the influences of above said parameters on the panel stiffness. The current model's comprehensive characteristics and geometrical configurations are discussed in detail for subsequent references