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Formation of Letters a, b, c Using 4D Printing of Composites
Abstract
This paper presents the procedure for the manufacturing of composite structures with complex geometries using the method of 4D printing of composites (4DPC). In 4DPC, the complex structures are made without the use of complex molds. Flat layers of composites are deposited on a flat mold. Utilizing the anisotropy of the lay up sequence in the laminates, when these laminates are cured and cooled to room temperature, the flat laminates become curved. In this paper, the complex configurations of the letters a, b, c are made using the method of 4DPC. The lay up sequence for each of the letters along with their final configurations are presented.
DOI
10.12783/asc35/34849
10.12783/asc35/34849