Optimum slippage dependent, non-geodesic fiber path determination for a filament wound composite nozzle

OPTIMUM DESIGN OF FILAMENT–WOUND LAMINATED CONICAL SHELLS FOR BUCKLING USING THE PENALTY FUNCTION

Optimum laminate configuration for minimum weight of filament–wound laminated conical shells subject to buckling load constraint is investigated. In the case of a laminated conical shell the thickness and the ply orientation (the design variables) are functions of the shell coordinates, influencing both the buckling load and its weight. These effects complicate the optimization problem consider...

Cover page Title: Strain Monitoring of Filament Wound Composite Tank Using Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors

In this paper, we present strain monitoring of a filament wound composite tank using fiber Bragg grating sensors during hydrostatic pressurization. 20 fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors and 20 strain gauges were attached on the domes and cylinder of the composite tank. A wavelength-swept fiber laser (WSFL) was used as a light source to supply high signal power. From the experimental results, it ...

Fiber- Reinforced Composite for Orthodontic Anchorage Technique

Introduction: In orthodontic treatment, adequate anchorage is necessary to move the intended teeth. In some cases, just anterior teeth are malaligned, while posterior occlusion is acceptable. Therefore, the posterior teeth could be integrated by fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) to provide a rigid anchorage. This method proved advantageous since brackets are bonded just to anter...

On the Determination of the Optimum Path in Space

Determination of the Optimum Path on the Earth’s Surface

Various algorithms have been proposed for the determination of the optimum paths in linear networks. Moving on a surface is a far more complex problem, where research has been scarce. An example would be the determination of the shortest sea course between two given ports. This paper presents a solution to the problem, which can be easily applied to a variety of surfaces, while considering diff...