This paper gives an intuitive numerical multi-scale method to estimate damping in anisotropic viscoelastic hybrid composite structures using finite element analysis. Different CFRP-R (CFRP with Rubber) architectures, both microstructural and macrostructural, are studied compared order maximize but also minimize rigidity loss. Homogenization by virtual DMA frequency domain is performed on repres...

Abstract Compared with the resin‐based composite laminates, fiber metal laminates (FMLs) have superior impact resistance. In this study, investigations were made to reveal effects of stacking sequence on low‐velocity failure mechanisms and energy dissipation characteristics carbon reinforced plastics (CFRP)/Al hybrid same areal density. Experiments carried out characterize typical mechanical re...

In recent years, carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) has been widely used in bridge repair, retrofitting, rehabilitation and strengthening to improve the bearing capacity. Although many studies have conducted explore efficiencies of CFRP, test specimens were small results difficult apply full-scale bridges. Investigations into effects CFRP on real life structures rely field load tests (witho...

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites possess many advantages for aircraft structures over conventional aluminum alloys: light weight, higher strengthand stiffness-to-weight ratio, and low life-cycle maintenance costs. However, the relatively low thermal and electrical conductivities of CFRP composites are deficient in providing structural safety under certain operational conditions...

The strengthening of steel structures using externally bonded (EB) carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates has gained popularity due to the advantages such as their high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Even though previous studies showed application EB CFRP can enhance fatigue performance cracked plates, little is known regarding high-cycle CFRP-to-steel joints. As d...