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COBEM 2023
27th International Congress of Mechanical Engineering
3D numerical simulation of carbon fiber composites with additive manufacturing structural core for industrial applications
Submission Author:
Luiz Gustavo Santos Alberto , DF
Co-Authors:
Luiz Gustavo Santos Alberto, Euclides Delgado Marques Santanna, Carla Anflor
Presenter: Luiz Gustavo Santos Alberto
doi://10.26678/ABCM.COBEM2023.COB2023-1395
Abstract
This study aims to investigate the feasibility of using 3D printed materials as a structural core of composite material through computational numerical simulations. Composite materials and 3D printing in metals have shown promising results in many industrial applications due to their high strength and stiffness, along with a low specific weight. However, the manufacturing process of these materials is often complex and expensive, which has limited their widespread use. Conversely, 3D printing in polymer materials offers a viable and cost-effective alternative for the manufacturing of composite materials, allowing for the creation of complex geometries with greater precision and production efficiency. In addition, 3D printing allows for greater flexibility in the selection of materials used in manufacturing. The properties of each material consideration enables the improvement of composite material properties to meet the specific needs of each application. In this study, computational numerical simulations were performed to investigate the mechanical properties of different configurations of 3D printed materials as a structural core of the composite using carbon fiber and resin. The numerical simulations were performed using the finite element method, which allowed for the evaluation of the mechanical properties of the composite materials under different loading conditions. The results of the simulations indicated that 3D printed materials showed satisfactory performance in relation to their mechanical properties. However, it is important to note that the results of numerical simulations should be interpreted with care since the actual conditions of use of composite materials may differ from those simulated. Therefore, further studies are necessary to evaluate the performance of 3D printed materials in specific industrial applications. In conclusion, this study has demonstrated the feasibility of using 3D printed materials as a structural core in a promising way, with potential for a wide range of industrial applications, likes automotive, aerospace and biomedical.
Keywords
Composites, Additive manufacturing, Finite Elements, Carbon fiber, Industrial applications, numerical simulations
