Optimization of Filament Winding variable angle for Pressure Vessels

This scholarly work meticulously elucidates the substantial potential inherent in the manufacturing processesof variable-angle composite cylinders through the innovative technique known as filament winding (FW),which is herein referred to as Variable-Angle Filament Winding (VAFW). The design strategy that has beenproposed facilitates the implementation of varying filament angles along the axial direction by segmenting thecylindrical structure into discrete regions characterized by a constant filament angle, which are designated asframes. In the current study, designs employing two, four, or eight distinct frames are rigorously investigatedto assess their structural performance and viability. To enhance the performance of each design, a geneticalgorithm is systematically applied with the objective of optimizing the structural integrity for achieving themaximum axial buckling load possible. Additionally, this comprehensive study incorporates an analysis of adesign that adheres to the criterion of maintaining the minimum manufacturable filament angle, therebyproviding a thorough exploration of the practical limits of this innovative manufacturing approach.

کلیدواژه ها:

Filament Winding ، Optimization ، Variable Angle ، Winding Angle