ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF JUNCTION STRUCTURES MADE FROM LAYERED COMPOSITES USING FEA

摘要

This paper highlights analysis and optimization method of junction layered composites structures using finite elements analysis (FEA). In practice, there are many junction structures made from alloy or composite materials. The authors was effectuated a study for one type of structures made from layered composites material namely a junction between a tube and a flange. The optimization process was accomplished in two steps: the first step was the static analysis of the structure and the second step was the optimization process aiming at the weight reduction of the entire structures.