Static response of thin-walled CNT-reinforced-laminated composite box beam

Abstract

The paper presents the static response of CNT-reinforced thin-walled-laminated composite box beam. The elastic properties of CNT-reinforced three-phase composite are predicted by Halpin–Tsai model and micromechanics approach. Governing equations are derived using CLT and minimum total potential energy principle. Using finite element method, results are obtained for cantilever thin-walled box beam under axial loading. Effect of CNT reinforcement on axial displacement and twist angle for different CNT aspect ratio and laminated stacking sequence are studied.