Experimental investigation of the effect of half gap/half overlap defects on the strength of composite structures fabricated using automated fibre placement (AFP)
“…Gaps create a local reduction in the laminate thickness whereas overlaps locally increase it. These defects lead to a decrease in the tensile strength [147] and in the compressive strength [147,148]. For L-shaped laminates, overlaps may have a positive effect as the local excess material counteracts the thickness reduction at the angles [149].…”
Section: Optimization Of the Consolidation Processmentioning
“…Gaps create a local reduction in the laminate thickness whereas overlaps locally increase it. These defects lead to a decrease in the tensile strength [147] and in the compressive strength [147,148]. For L-shaped laminates, overlaps may have a positive effect as the local excess material counteracts the thickness reduction at the angles [149].…”
Section: Optimization Of the Consolidation Processmentioning
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