CFRP and GFRP – Targeted Lightweight Development and Material-efficient Component Design

Fiber composite materials such as CFRP and GFRP enable designs that are lighter, stiffer and at the same time more resilient than conventional materials. However, their properties only arise through the targeted layer structure and fiber orientation – and must therefore be evaluated precisely already during the development process.

With numerical FE simulations, these material effects can be represented realistically under various load conditions. This enables components to be developed more efficiently, more durably and with reduced material usage.

• Static strength analyses
  We assess the load-bearing capacity of the laminate under static loads and verify whether all required strength and stiffness values are achieved.
• Dynamic strength analyses
  A laminate must also perform reliably under alternating and dynamic loads – we analyse these operational loadings in detail.
• Variant calculation for the optimum layer structure
  By comparing different fiber orientations and laminate configurations, we identify the structure that best combines weight, strength and stiffness.
• Service life and damage assessment
  We examine the material’s fatigue behaviour and evaluate potential damage mechanisms such as delamination or local overloading.
• Consulting on fiber orientation, laminate design and lightweight construction concepts
  Based on the simulation results, we support the material-appropriate design and the selection of a suitable layer structure for the respective application.