Abstract
The Z-pinning technology can effectively improve the interlaminar properties of composite materials,yet the implantation of Z-pins causes fiber distortion,resin-rich zones,and reduced in-plane properties. This paper proposes a numerical method to predict the in-plane compressive properties of Z-pinned composites,with curing effects into consideration. A representative unit cell model is established by analyzing the fine morphology of the Z-pinned structure. Considering the time-dependent properties of the cure process,we develop a coupled thermo-chemo-mechanical multi-field model for Z-pinned structures. The residual stress field obtained from the previous calculation is introduced as a predefined field in the calculation of in-plane compressive performance,and the simulated results are in good agree⁃ ment with the experimental results. It is found that a large amount of residual stress accumulates around the Z-pin during the cure. Therefore,under compressive loads,weaker material properties around the Z-pin will first develop crack defects,gradually extending to the resin-rich regions. The presence of fiber orientation,resin-rich regions,and cure-induced residual stresses significantly reduce the in-plane compressive performance of Z-pinned composites.
Translated title of the contribution | Numerical study on curing residual stresses in compression of Z-pinned composites |
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Original language | Chinese (Traditional) |
Article number | 429966 |
Journal | Hangkong Xuebao/Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 20 |
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State | Published - 25 Oct 2024 |