Numerical investigation of the effect of temperature on the formability of a thermoplastic fibre metal laminate

Sivakumar, Dhar Malingam (2012) Numerical investigation of the effect of temperature on the formability of a thermoplastic fibre metal laminate. Proceedings: the 7th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 7. pp. 267-275. ISSN 9781922107619

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Abstract

Numerical analysis of the stamp forming of FML systems would provide a powerful tool for the optimisation of the process parameters and a fundamental understanding of the deformation behaviour of this material system. This study uses the finite element analysis software, LS-DYNA, to simulate the effect of temperature on the stamp forming of a FML based on a polypropylene based composite. This numerical model is validated through comparison with experiments conducted using a hemispherical punch and non-contact optical measurement system. The combination of real-time optical strain measurement and non-linear FEA to analyse and predict the forming of this material is a significant advancement in the understanding of FML systems. A major conclusion derived from the FE simulations and experiments is that temperature is an important metric to the forming behaviour of the FML.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Fiber reinforced composite, dome forming, fibre metal laminate, finite element analysis, temperature effects
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions:	Faculty of Mechanical Engineering > Department of Structure and Materials
Depositing User:	Dr Sivakumar Dhar Malingam
Date Deposited:	06 Jan 2013 01:28
Last Modified:	26 Jan 2022 16:25
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/6487
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