A crashworthiness optimisation procedure for the design of full-composite fuselage section

• Published in: IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering Vol. 1038; no. 1; p. 12058
• Main Authors: Manzo, M, Perfetto, D, Caputo, F, Di Palma, L, Chiariello, A, Waimer, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.02.2021
• Subjects: Airframes; Composite structures; Crashworthiness; Design improvements; Design modifications; Design of experiments; Design optimization; Energy absorption; Finite element method; Fuselages; Impact strength; Impact tests; Mathematical models; Model testing; Sensitivity analysis; Structural damage

Abstract Crashworthiness of composites is a key-point in the design of new aeronautical structures. Special attention has been addressed in the last years to the energy absorption mechanisms of dedicated components in order to limit the structural damages and to preserve the occupants’ safety. Remar...