A numerical simulation method for carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminates (IMAGE)

Sophia University

A numerical simulation method for carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminates

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CFRPs are lightweight materials with remarkable mechanical properties. However, their design involves many time-consuming experiments, which drives up costs. To tackle this issue, researchers present a new and computationally efficient approach to simulate damage propagation in CFRP laminates.

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Chenyu Wang and Toshio Nagashima from Sophia University

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