| abstract |
Sinuous or wavy composite structures (7) as a capable replacement for crossply laminates. By combining wavy composite laminate (5, 6) in various waveforms, offsets, angular orientation and material combinations, it is possible to provide axial, torsion, or shear properties equivalent to unidirectional materials but without the limitations related to fiber discontinuity, labor costs for fabrication, and weakness at seams where laminates overlap. Several examples of both way crossply laminates (5, 6) and unidirectional crossply laminates are analyzed and compared. |