Hi all,
a small contribute for those interested in deepening the fundamental topics of composites.
I hope you could find it useful.
“Basic Mechanics of laminated Composite plates” NASA Reference Publication 1351 .Dont’be scared by the (large amount) of calculation !!! Take the time to read the sentences at the beginning of the calculation just to approach the problems…. maybe some hint for practical purpose may come out…
“Plastic matrix composites with continuous fiber reinforcement” MIL-HDBK-754 . General introduction to different reinforcements, resins, styles
“eLamX” is a freeware, Java-written composite calculator, which is being developed at Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Aerospace Engineering. In continuous developmente it has a very nice graphic GUI that helps in understanding stresses and deformations of various laminated plates with and without stiffeners