Cure cycle design for composite materials using computer simulation and optimisation tools

Pantelelis, N; Vrouvakis, T; Spentzas, K

dc.contributor.author	Pantelelis, N	en
dc.contributor.author	Vrouvakis, T	en
dc.contributor.author	Spentzas, K	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:18:48Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:18:48Z
dc.date.issued	2003	en
dc.identifier.issn	0015-7899	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/15209
dc.subject	Composite Material	en
dc.subject	Computer Simulation	en
dc.subject	Evolution Strategy	en
dc.subject	Genetic Algorithm	en
dc.subject	Optimal Design	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Multidisciplinary	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Mechanical	en
dc.subject.other	REINFORCED COMPOSITES	en
dc.subject.other	CURING PROCESS	en
dc.subject.other	RESIN	en
dc.title	Cure cycle design for composite materials using computer simulation and optimisation tools	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1007/s10010-003-0099-2	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10010-003-0099-2	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2003	en
heal.abstract	In the following we present a computer simulation tool coupled with a numerical optimisation method that have been developed for use in the optimal design of the cure cycle of the production of thermoset- matrix composite parts. Their use permits the fast and straightforward optimal design of the cure cycles and leads to improved quality, reduced production times and reduced scrap. For the simulation of the cure cycle a one-dimensional non-linear transient model has been developed and coupled with the Evolution Strategy, of the Genetic Algorithms family, for the optimal design of the cure cycle of thick composite parts taking into account various realistic restrictions and targets of the production. The effectiveness and the usefulness of the proposed approach are demonstrated for several target performances together with a comparison between optimisation methods for the optimal tuning of the cure cycle.	en
heal.publisher	SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN	en
heal.journalName	FORSCHUNG IM INGENIEURWESEN-ENGINEERING RESEARCH	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1007/s10010-003-0099-2	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000183122500004	en
dc.identifier.volume	67	en
dc.identifier.issue	6	en
dc.identifier.spage	254	en
dc.identifier.epage	262	en