Influence of orientation of layers of a multilayer composite material on the stressed state of a robotic structure under dynamic loading

Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), 125993, Moscow, Russian Federation

^* Corresponding author: kamilh@mail.ru

Abstract

The paper developed a method for calculating the stress-strain state of a robotic structure made of composite material under dynamic action. The bearing capacity of multilayer composite materials is affected by the location of the warp threads of the composite material. By changing the orientation of the layers, it is possible to change the bearing capacity of the composite material. In the present work, such a study was carried out for a robotic system made of a composite material under the action of a dynamic operational load. An eight-layer composite material with different layer orientations was considered. Carbon fiber was used as the basis. As a robotic system stand was considered, designed to simulate flight characteristics in laboratory conditions. The simulation of the stand was carried out. The bench was approximated by finite elements. The convergence of the results of the finite element model of the stand was checked by condensing the finite element mesh and comparison the results obtained. Robotic systems are equipped with elements that move the channels: bearings, gear rims, gearboxes, motors. In the present study they were replaced in the finite element model with a system of bar elements of identical stiffness. The design of the stand was a three-layer structure, consisting of external carrier layers of an eight-layer composite material and a filler layer between the carrier layers of lightweight material in the form of foam and used to absorb shear stresses and prevent the bearing layers from approaching. Calculation and analysis of the design of the stand for dynamic load is carried out, the stress-strain state of the stand is obtained for different arrangement of the layers of the composite material.