Composite, sandwich and functionally graded materials are frequently utilized for different
applications. Thus, numerous optimization studies have been conducted on structures made …

Because of their superior mechanical and environmental properties compared to traditional
metals, fiber-reinforced composite materials have earned a prevalent acceptance for …

This work intends to present a novel numerical approach for studying the vibration
behaviours of variable angle tow (VAT) composite structures in their quasi-static nonlinear …

Isogeometric analysis (IGA) is particularly suitable for the prediction of buckling load and
design optimization of variable-stiffness composite panels, since curvilinear fiber path can …

The advent of novel robot-assisted composite manufacturing techniques has enabled
steering of fibre paths in the plane of the lamina, leading to the emergence of the so-called …

In this work a multi-scale two-level (MS2L) optimisation strategy for optimising VAT
composites is presented. In the framework of the MS2L methodology, the design problem is …

Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) are being widely used in aerospace,
marine, automotive and healthcare applications due to their sustainability, low cost and …

In this study, the optimum design of fiber-reinforced composite plates with different hole
geometries for various load conditions is investigated. Strain energy/compliance is …

The aim of this paper is twofold. On the one hand, it presents a methodology for the
deterministic optimisation of a general class of variable-stiffness composite (VSC) structures …

The functional advantages of tailored stiffness, often seen in nature, are also utilized in
composite structures. Advancements in the multiaxis tow placement and automated fiber …