Finite element and micromechanical analysis of glass/epoxy laminated composite with different orientations

Abstract

The present investigation deals with the calculation of best property using RVE and Python code and utilizing these properties for the efficient design of multi-directional Glass/Epoxy laminated composites. With the help of finite element software ABAQUS, a 3dimensional model has been developed which gives the idea of mechanical strength and failure strain of the laminated composite. 10 ply Glass/Epoxy laminated composite specimens with various orientation angle were analyzed for the strength and displacement. Uni-directional laminates gives the best mechanical property where as angle ply laminates shows the maximum Von-mises stresses. Further, parametric study shows the dependency of ply orientation and reinforcing material on strength and stiffnesses of laminated composite material. There is fairly good agreement was obtained between predicted results with the available theoretical and experimental data in the literature. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd.