By FLD - 7/24/2012 4:09:20 PM
I'm interested in finding out about calculating structural properties of laminates. I know this will be a guesstimate as the direction of weave, resin type, vacuum achieved etc will have an effect but I was wondering if there's any guidelines.
The reason I ask is because I made a wing a while back and used 1x200g, 3x600g layers. It came out 2.34-2.38mm laminate thickness and was extremely rigid. I could bounce up and down on it without fear of it breaking. It weighed in at just under 4kg (with struts etc) so I'm keen to balance weight with strength.
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By FLD - 7/25/2012 5:57:34 PM
Thought that might be the case, thanks Dave.
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