Terminology

Composites and Laminates Terminology

Terminology

An individual composite part constitutes one laminate:
  • Laminates are made by stacking plies in a given sequence
  • Plies are made up of two or more constituents (typically fiber/matrix)
  • Laminate zones are areas of constant thickness within a laminate
  • Reference orientation defines the common orientation fiber directions are rotated from


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