Composite Design Basics
Balanced & symmetric laminates
Balanced and symmetric describe two different properties. A balanced laminate contains equal +θ and −θ contributions; a symmetric laminate mirrors its stacking sequence about the mid-plane.
In simple terms
Balanced and symmetric describe two different properties. A balanced laminate contains equal +θ and −θ contributions; a symmetric laminate mirrors its stacking sequence about the mid-plane.
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Typical applications
Panels, skins, beams, tubes and shells where predictable deformation and low cure distortion are required.
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