Project description
Advanced methods support improved composites for the aerospace sector
Composites have enabled significant advances in materials' properties for a variety of applications. In the aerospace sector, composites have facilitated enhanced performance and reduced weight, fuel consumption and emissions. Many different manufacturing processes are used to create the prepregs in which reinforcing fibres are pre-impregnated with the resin that binds them. Novel techniques for infusing the resin could decrease the likelihood of failure under expected loading conditions. The EU-funded SOFIA project will develop advanced test methods to evaluate the performance of innovative infusion techniques in finished aerospace components. Models will facilitate analytical characterisation of component behaviours and failure modes.
Objective
“Test Methods for analySis OF Infusion pAnels” (SOFIA)
Novel infusion technique could have different implications than classical pre-preg technologies. To increase the robustness in the early design and subsequent Certification Phases of the component is a challenge. The confidence in this technology must be tackle with the analysis and development of new test methods.
To comply with this task, the project is focused in three main levels:
- A presizing of the component as the initial phase to determine the expected failure modes (FM). This step is the basis to evaluate the behavior of the component under applied loads (combined loading state) and the definition of Level 2 and 3 tests
- Level 2 are the characterization of the FM. The first step is to define these expected mechanical FM that will be analyzed. This phase has a significant importance as the classical mechanisms of failure associated with the use of pre-pregs may be altered by the new infusion manufacturing process. The Test plan definition, tooling design and manufacturing, mathematical approaches to be used, test execution and the correlation of the analytical results (developed FEM and / or mathematical laws to predict behavior) with real test results are the main tasks of this stage. This failure mode characterization is the basis for the definition of the behavior of the subcomponent for the next stage.
- Level 3 is the validation of the analytical characterization of the FM and the subcomponent global behavior. Non-linear FEM with cohesive elements and Virtual Crack Closure Technique will be developed. The numerical predictions, the test plan definition, tooling design and manufacturing, test execution and the correlation of the expected results vs real test results, are the main tasks of this stage.
In addition of this project, if necessary, it is offered to the Topic Manager the possibility for the manufacturing of complementary coupons at any stage of the Project.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
You need to log in or register to use this function
We are sorry... an unexpected error occurred during execution.
You need to be authenticated. Your session might have expired.
Thank you for your feedback. You will soon receive an email to confirm the submission. If you have selected to be notified about the reporting status, you will also be contacted when the reporting status will change.
Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
-
H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport
MAIN PROGRAMME
See all projects funded under this programme -
H2020-EU.3.4.5.4. - ITD Airframe
See all projects funded under this programme
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
IA - Innovation action
See all projects funded under this funding scheme
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) H2020-CS2-CFP11-2020-01
See all projects funded under this callCoordinator
Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
41300 La Rinconada
Spain
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.