The paper deals with the development of a Finite Element (FE) model aimed to simulate the
propagation mechanisms of guided waves in a complex composite structure, such as a …

In this work, two numerical procedures based on Finite Elements Method (FEM) have been
developed in order to simulate the Lamb wave propagation in Low Velocity Impact (LVI) …

The paper deals with numerical and experimental investigations aimed to develop a Finite
Element (FE) model for predicting wave propagation in a blended composite winglet …

Honeycomb sandwich composites are extensively used in military shelters, aerospace
structures, ground transportation structures, auto‐racing bodies, ship panels, and other …

Interface debonding may happen in steel structures repaired or strengthened by Carbon
Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP), which will reduce ultimate loads and fatigue life of the …

Airworthiness authorities require that composite materials in primary structures must be
undamaged all in-service life long, resulting in an oversizing of structural components and in …

This study presents a combined experimental and numerical study on the determination of
the stiffness matrix of transversely isotropic thin laminated composite structures non …

Abstract Lamb waves based Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems, thanks to their
high sensitivity to damage detection and the ability to travel over a long distance with low …

This detailed study proposes a structural health monitoring system which enables the
identification, localisation, and correct measurement analysis, in relation to the damage and …

Composite laminates are widely used in various fields, but their structures are prone to
cracks and damage. Due to the difference in angles of the instantaneous direction of the …