Cured deformation and application of unsymmetric composite thin laminates

Rayleigh-Litz method and finite element method are usually applied to predict the cured shape of unsymmetric composite thin laminates. The characteristics of the both methods are set forth respectively. The effects of chemical shrinkage, curing cycle, ply thickness, aspect ratio on the cured deformation are discussed. Some problems needed to be resolved especially for analysis of multi-stable configuration of unsymmetric composite thin laminates are introduced. Finally, some potential applications of the laminates on the adaptive structures are prospected.