Buckling Prediction of MWCNT-reinforced Laminated Composite Structures under Hygro-Thermo-Mechanical Conditions

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This study presents a detailed buckling analysis of laminated composites reinforced by multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) inclusions using a multiscale computational framework. It combines multiple analytical and computational techniques to assess the performance of these composites under varying hygro-thermo-mechanical conditions. The model incorporates nanoscopic MWCNT characteristics, estimates orthotropic constants, and investigates the impact of various factors on the critical buckling load of MWCNT-based laminates. Comparison with existing data validates our approach, marking the first usage of the multiscale finite element method for predicting the buckling behaviour of MWCNT-reinforced laminates. This research offers valuable design insights for various industries including aerospace and automotive.

Reference Georgantzinos, S. K., Antoniou, P. A., Stamoulis, K. P., & Spitas, C. (2024). Buckling Prediction of MWCNT-reinforced Laminated Composite Structures under Hygro-Thermo-Mechanical Conditions. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2692, Article 012040. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2692/1/012040
1 January 2024

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Jan 2024

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Stelios Georgantzinos
Panagiotis A. Antoniou
Christos Spitas
Stelios K. Georgantzinos

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