Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Planar fibre winding for topological optimized composite structures |
| Authors: |
O. Döbrich, S. Steiner, P. Böhler, R. Radis |
| Source: |
Composites Part C: Open Access, Vol 16, Iss , Pp 100545- (2025) |
| Publisher Information: |
Elsevier, 2025. |
| Publication Year: |
2025 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials |
| Subject Terms: |
Fibre winding, Carbon composites, Topology optimization, 3D composites, Automated fibre placement, Manufacturing, Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials, TA401-492 |
| More Details: |
Conventional manufacturing techniques for composites are constrained by the shell design realized from laminated materials. The layer-wise architecture limits their use in complex 3D geometries and leads to uneven structural performance in multi-axial load scenarios. This study introduces a novel planar fibre-winding process for manufacturing topologically optimized composite structures. The proposed method utilizes a continuous process where a carbon fibre roving is wound onto a complex 3D printed winding core. This approach enables the creation of a truss-like structure that closely follows the optimal load paths. The winding process is automated using a 3-axis gantry system, allowing precise fibre placement to form spatially complex structures. The mechanical performance of a complex wound structures was evaluated against traditionally milled aluminium parts. Tensile testing of dry rovings and composite samples provide insights into the effects of process-induced damage on the mechanical performance of the composites. Significant performance improvements compared to conventional metal component design is achieved. The composite structures showed a 55 % reduction in weight compared to milled aluminium components, while achieving a 160 % increase in specific stiffness in out-of-plane bending tests. The process also demonstrates high reproducibility and minimized material waste. The advanced fibre-winding process offers a promising composite manufacturing technique. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2666-6820 |
| Relation: |
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666682024001142; https://doaj.org/toc/2666-6820 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.jcomc.2024.100545 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/45f39e0c87b943c3b3d5e91791307ab7 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.45f39e0c87b943c3b3d5e91791307ab7 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
