Modelling manufacturing deformations in corner sections made of composite materials (2013)
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A three-step finite element model has been implemented to predict the spring-in of L-shaped parts. The material property development during the cure has been modelled as step changes during transitions between viscous, rubbery and glassy states of th... Read More about Modelling manufacturing deformations in corner sections made of composite materials.

Variable stiffness biological and bio-inspired materials (2013)
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This article reviews the main mechanisms of stiffness variation typically found in nature. The temporal changes in stiffness may be fully or partially reversible, or completely irreversible, and can be very slow or fast in time depending on the strat... Read More about Variable stiffness biological and bio-inspired materials.