Investigation on Torsion Stiffness of Thick-Walled Composite Hollow Shaft

Abstract:

A non-classical mechanical analysis method was used to derive the equivalent torsional stiffness <GI_p> of thick-walled CFRP drive shaft. The equivalent shear modulus calculated by classical lamination theory, finite element analysis method and non-classical mechanical analysis method were compared. Experimental work was carried out on six composite tubes made of same dimensions but different lay-ups. All the results show that the layers with ±45° fiber orientation angle located on the outside of the wall thickness can increase the torsion stiffness of the composite tube. The non-classical mechanical analysis method predicts the torsion stiffness of thick-walled composite tube more precisely than the theory classical lamination, and agree well with experimental results. This method provides a convenient, accurate and fast method for the torsion stiffness.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 815)
• Pages: 157-166
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.815.157
• Online since: August 2019
• Authors: Mo Yang*, Xian Zhou, Wen Zhang
• Keywords: Composite Tube, Non-Classical Mechanical Analysis Method, Thick-Walled, Torsion Stiffness

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