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Prediction of two-phase composite microstructure properties through deep learning of reduced dimensional structure-response data (2021)
Journal Article
Ammasai Sengodan, G. (2021). Prediction of two-phase composite microstructure properties through deep learning of reduced dimensional structure-response data. Composites Part B: Engineering, 225, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.109282

A novel method to predict the mechanical responses of arbitrary microstructures from the deep learning of microstructures and their stress-strain response is presented in this work. Two-phase microstructural images that consist of different grain siz... Read More about Prediction of two-phase composite microstructure properties through deep learning of reduced dimensional structure-response data.

Hygrothermal effects on the translaminar fracture toughness of a highly toughened aerospace CFRP: Experimental characterisation and model prediction (2021)
Journal Article
Sengodan, G. A., Li, S., Allegri, G., & Hallett, S. R. (2021). Hygrothermal effects on the translaminar fracture toughness of a highly toughened aerospace CFRP: Experimental characterisation and model prediction. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 150, https://doi.org/10.5075/978-X-XXX-XXXXX-X

The translaminar fracture toughness of wet (fully saturated) and dry (as manufactured) IM7/8552 laminates was measured using compact tension tests. Cross-ply ([90/0]8S) and quasi-isotropic ([90/45/0/-45]4S) laminates were tested at three different te... Read More about Hygrothermal effects on the translaminar fracture toughness of a highly toughened aerospace CFRP: Experimental characterisation and model prediction.

Simulation of progressive failure in laminated composites under variable environmental conditions (2020)
Journal Article
Ammasai Sengodan, G., Allegri, G., & Hallett, S. (2020). Simulation of progressive failure in laminated composites under variable environmental conditions. Materials and Design, 196, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2020.109082

This paper presents the development, calibration and finite element implementation of a novel set of phenomenological equations describing the effect of temperature and moisture on the stiffness, strength and toughness properties of fibre-reinforced... Read More about Simulation of progressive failure in laminated composites under variable environmental conditions.

Experimental and numerical investigation of process-induced deformations of glass/epoxy wind turbine blade spar cap (2017)
Journal Article
Ammasai Sengodan, G., Joshi, S., & Chen, Z. (2017). Experimental and numerical investigation of process-induced deformations of glass/epoxy wind turbine blade spar cap. Journal of Composite Materials, 51(27), https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998317693909

A scaled, 7.5-mm thick, unidirectional glass/epoxy wind turbine spar cap cured in a vacuum-assisted oven was found to have attained non-uniform thickness along its length. Edge deformations were severe, leading to noticeable edge curvature even at th... Read More about Experimental and numerical investigation of process-induced deformations of glass/epoxy wind turbine blade spar cap.

Experimental and numerical investigation of process-induced deformations of a wind turbine blade composite spar cap (2017)
Journal Article
Ammasai Sengodan, G., Joshi, S., & Chen, Z. (2017). Experimental and numerical investigation of process-induced deformations of a wind turbine blade composite spar cap. Journal of Composite Materials, 51(27), https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998317693909

A scaled, 7.5-mm thick, unidirectional glass/epoxy wind turbine spar cap cured in a vacuum-assisted oven was found to have attained non-uniform thickness along its length. Edge deformations were severe, leading to noticeable edge curvature even at th... Read More about Experimental and numerical investigation of process-induced deformations of a wind turbine blade composite spar cap.

In-situ measurement and numerical simulation of resin pressure during Glass/Epoxy prepreg composite manufacturing (2016)
Journal Article
Ammasai Sengodan, G., Maheshwari, M., Joshi, S., Chen, Z., Asundi, A., & Tjin, S. (2016). In-situ measurement and numerical simulation of resin pressure during Glass/Epoxy prepreg composite manufacturing. Measurement, 94, 505-514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2016.08.028

Resin pressure distribution of a curing Glass/Epoxy prepreg lay-up is the key parameter that controls the strength, stiffness and void nucleation of the cured composite part. It is vital to monitor and control the resin movement of curing laminate to... Read More about In-situ measurement and numerical simulation of resin pressure during Glass/Epoxy prepreg composite manufacturing.

Flow-compacted deformations coupled with thermo-chemically induced distortions in manufacturing of thick unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced plastics composites (2016)
Journal Article
Ammasai Sengodan, G., Joshi, S., & Chen, Z. (2016). Flow-compacted deformations coupled with thermo-chemically induced distortions in manufacturing of thick unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced plastics composites. Journal of Composite Materials, 50(24), https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998315618455

A novel technique to predict the manufacturing process-induced distortions and deformations in thick unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced plastics laminates is detailed in this article. An integrated numerical model is developed to account for non-... Read More about Flow-compacted deformations coupled with thermo-chemically induced distortions in manufacturing of thick unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced plastics composites.

Influence of cure kinetic, rheological and thermo-mechanical behavior on micro-level curing strain of an epoxy prepreg (2015)
Journal Article
Ammasai Sengodan, G., Joshi, S., & Chen, Z. (2015). Influence of cure kinetic, rheological and thermo-mechanical behavior on micro-level curing strain of an epoxy prepreg. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 124, 305-316. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-015-5090-2

The coupled nature of chemical kinetics, mechanical and rheological behavior of a curing prepreg dictates the dimensional accuracy of a composite laminate. In this work, an integrated study was carried out to understand the influence of thermo-chemo-... Read More about Influence of cure kinetic, rheological and thermo-mechanical behavior on micro-level curing strain of an epoxy prepreg.

Simulation of bleeder flow and curing of thick composites with pressure and temperature dependent properties (2013)
Journal Article
Ammasai Sengodan, G., Joshi, S., & Chen, Z. (2013). Simulation of bleeder flow and curing of thick composites with pressure and temperature dependent properties. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 32, 64-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2012.12.002

A two-dimensional transient heat transfer, one-dimensional compaction and two-dimensional resin flow analysis of a thick laminated composites fabrication assembly including the bleeders and vacuum bagging is carried out in a fully coupled manner. Res... Read More about Simulation of bleeder flow and curing of thick composites with pressure and temperature dependent properties.