Optimization of CFRAL Manufacturing Techniques by Numerical Simulations
- Paper number
IAC-07-C2.8.06
- Author
Mr. Florin Tache, Politechnic University of Bucharest, Romania
- Coauthor
Mr. Florin-Daniel Foanene, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
- Coauthor
Mr. Teodor Gelu Chiciudean, Technical University of Delft (TUDelft), The Netherlands
- Coauthor
Dr. Anicuta Stoica, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
- Coauthor
Prof. Tanase Dobre, Politechnic University of Bucharest, Romania
- Year
2007
- Abstract
The goal of the research depicted in this paper is to optimize CFRAl manufacturing techniques, by making use of numerical simulations for the different envisaged processes, thus highlighting the ups and downs of each examined process. Elimination of inherent fabrication flaws, such as imperfect bonds between laminas and matrix, tiny voids and other imperfections, represents a daring challenge in the development of a composite manufacturing technique. New experimental tryouts are to be conducted, in close relation to the attained numerical results, hence revealing the optimum fabrication method that will eventually be employed within a mass production, in order to achieve maximum strength for the new composite material. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Aluminum is a new type of composite material being developed by the Chemical Engineering Department in cooperation with the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at University ‘POLITEHNICA’ of Bucharest, Romania. The new composite has unique and promising properties, with foreseeable excellent results in applications requiring a reliable, yet light, reinforcement material that can also withstand powerful thermal shocks. Current study represents a continuation of the work started within the last year at UPB, now detailing the optimization of the manufacturing processes envisaged for CFRAl.
- Abstract document