Camanho Lab

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ERC Advanced Grant · 2023

Linking the scales towards non-conventional polymer composite structures

The reduction of the environmental footprint of aviation relies on the development and fast deployment of lighter and more efficient polymer composite structures; however, the current configurations of composite aerospace structures result in a highly constrained design space. Additionally, the limitations of the state-of-the-art analysis methods result in overly conservative designs and in time-consuming certification methodologies. As a result, composite laminates have only contributed to modest weight savings in aircraft structures. Based on these observations, the main objective of the project is to unleash the full potential of composite systems to yield more efficient aerospace…

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