Finite Element Modelling and Multi-Objective Optimization of Composite Submarine Pressure Hull Subjected to Hydrostatic Pressure

Abstract:

Excellent mechanical behavior and low density of composite materials make them candidates to replace metals for many underwater applications. This paper presents a comprehensive study about the multi-objective optimization of composite pressure hull subjected to hydrostatic pressure to minimize the weight of the pressure hull and maximize the buckling load capacity according to the design requirements. Two models were constructed, one model constructed from Carbon/Epoxy composite (USN-150), the other model is metallic pressure hull constructed from HY100. The analysis and the optimization process were completely performed using ANSYS Parametric Design Language (APDL). Tsai-Wu failure criterion was incorporated in the optimization process. The results obtained emphasize that, the submarine constructed from Carbon/Epoxy composite (USN-150) is better than the submarine constructed from HY100. Finally, an optimized model with an optimum pattern of fiber orientations was presented. Hopefully, the results may provide a valuable insight for the future of designing composite underwater vehicles.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 953)
• Pages: 53-58
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.953.53
• Online since: May 2019
• Authors: Elsayed Fathallah*
• Keywords: Buckling Load, Failure Criteria, Fiber Orientations, Multi-Objective Optimization, Tsai-Wu

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