Project description
Pioneering characterisation of interlaminar fracture in multidirectional laminates
Fibre-reinforced polymers, composites made of polymer matrices reinforced with fibres, are light-weight, high-strength and corrosion-resistant materials used extensively across diverse industries including automotive and aerospace. Characterising their interlaminar properties typically involves considering only the delamination that propagates parallel to the fibre direction. However, real-life composites are made using multidirectional laminates. Compensating for design uncertainties to ensure safety often results in oversized and inefficient structures. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the IFT-MultiLam project will exploit a new class of delamination specimens – fully uncoupled, multidirectional stacking sequences – to enable unprecedented characterisation of interlaminar fracture in multidirectional laminates. Outcomes will support improved composite products and enhance transport sustainability.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
- HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Main Programme
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-AG-UN - HORIZON Unit Grant
Coordinator
17004 Girona
Spain
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Partners (1)
4099-002 Porto
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