... of these composites in marine applications. Longitudinal and transverse tensile moduli of 25.82 GPa and 2.36 GPa respectively and a shear modulus of 1.91 GPa were determined for flax fiber/epoxy unidirectional laminates for a fiber volume fraction on 50.92 %. The confirmation of and contribution to these properties...

... sustainable fibres would enable similar or lighter laminates for equal strength with fibreglass and that the mechanical properties of sustainable composites can be accurately quantified to support inclusion in future rules and regulations. These findings provide novel insights into the mechanical properties...

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... Optimisation has established itself as a necessary tool when designing competitive high-performance yachts. The inherently complex material characteristics of composite materials mean there must be careful consideration of the effects of laminate design to meet loading and efficiency demands...

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.... It is a blend of theory and experiment that focuses on the strength of the battens. When a batten is close to rupture, it is subject to large rotations and must therefore be modeled by non-linear computations of the slender beam type. In addition, we have calculated the stress distribution in a laminated...