Who needs refined structural theories?

E Carrera, I Elishakoff, M Petrolo - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper discusses the question posed in the title and available options for the structural
analysis of metallic and composite structures concerning the choice of 1D, 2D, and 3D …

[HTML][HTML] Compressive damage modeling of fiber-reinforced composite laminates using 2D higher-order layer-wise models

MH Nagaraj, J Reiner, R Vaziri, E Carrera… - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
A refined progressive damage analysis of fiber-reinforced laminated composites subjected
to compressive loads is presented here. The numerical analysis exploits higher-order …

Progressive damage analysis of composite laminates subjected to low-velocity impact using 2D layer-wise structural models

MH Nagaraj, E Carrera, M Petrolo - International Journal of Non-Linear …, 2020 - Elsevier
The present work deals with the progressive damage analysis of composite laminates
subjected to low-velocity impact. We develop a numerical model using higher-order …

A global–local approach to the high-fidelity impact analysis of composite structures based on node-dependent kinematics

MH Nagaraj, E Carrera, M Petrolo - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
The objective of the present work is to investigate progressive damage in fibre-reinforced
composites under varying load conditions, and in particular transverse impact loads, using a …

A global–local approach for progressive damage analysis of fiber-reinforced composite laminates

MH Nagaraj, M Petrolo, E Carrera - Thin-Walled Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
The present work applies the global–local technique to the progressive damage analysis of
fiber-reinforced composite laminates. A one-way, loosely-coupled global–local approach is …

A bridging model and volume averaging approach for the dynamic analyses of 3D braided plates based on 3D shear deformation theory under low-velocity impact

P Maji, BN Singh - Mechanics of Advanced Materials and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In 3D braided composites, some fibers are oriented in thickness directions, increasing
strength and reducing de-lamination ability. The equivalent elastic properties of the 3D …

Low-order finite element method for the static and vibration analysis of an antenna pedestal

Y Li, W Zhao, S Feng - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
In this work, an effective algorithm is developed for the static and vibration analysis of
antenna pedestal, which can well balance the modelling efficiency and computational …

Process modeling of the Fused Filament Fabrication of semi-crystalline thermoplastics

M Nagaraj, M Maiaru - AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
The present works extends previous efforts in the process modeling of Fused Filament
Fabrication by incorporating the effects of crystallinity evolution within the thermoplastic …

Sviluppo di modelli strutturali 1D e 2D per il danneggiamento progressivo di strutture in composito= 1D and 2D higher-order models for the progressive damage …

M Colucci - 2023 - webthesis.biblio.polito.it
Il problema del danneggiamento progressivo dei materiali compositi è di estremo interesse
per l'industria aerospaziale: i campi di indagine sono molteplici, dai fenomeni di impatto …

Design of Machine Elements

D Abdulle - 2023 - theseus.fi
Machine elements are important components that allow for the running of machinery. These
include a range of components broadly categorized as “universal elements” such as springs …