This paper presents numerical calculation of thermal stresses generated in a
carbon fiber-epoxy laminated composite structure which is operating at low
temperatures. The thermal stress evaluation is based on the finite element
method. A sample problem involving generated thermal stresses in a real
laminated composite structure, exposed to low temperatures (four different
temperature levels), is analyzed and discussed. Obtained results suggest
that these thermal stresses remarkably decrease the strength of the
laminated composite structure.
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