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Composite Bracket with Stress Concentration
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: Analyze stress distribution in a carbon-fiber bracket with a central hole. Geometry: • Bracket dimensions: 0.3 m × 0.1 m × 0.02 m. • Central hole diameter: 0.02 m. Material: Carbon Fiber (E₁ = 140 GPa, E₂ = 10 GPa, ν = 0.3). Boundary Conditions: • Fixed support at one end. • 1 kN tensile load at the other end. Analysis Steps (SimScale): 1. Static structural analysis. 2. Define composite layup (0°/90° ply orientation). 3. Study effect of hole size (parametric variation). Parameters to Vary: Ply orientation (0° vs. 45°). Deliverables: • Von Mises stress around the hole. • Deformation plots. • Comparison of failure criteria (Tsai-Wu vs. max stress). Validation: Compare stress concentration factor with Kt=3Kt=3 for a circular hole.
