Volume 13, Issue 1, 2004

Structural design with angle ply laminates – why and how

M. R. Piggott

Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto M5S 3E5, Canada

(Received 7/03; accepted 12/03)

Abstract

In this paper we show that angle ply laminates are eminently practical for critical applications such as aircraft wings. The design methodology developed in the paper is relatively simple. It also lends itself automated construction and will likely lead to organic structures, which mimic natural ones.

Keywords: Laminates, Strong, Tough, Design, Organic construction

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