We are pleased to share an undergraduate research study conducted under the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, investigating the bending stiffness reduction of ultra-thin woven composite laminates under large curvatures, a key challenge in deployable space structures.
This study, carried out by Pamith Ranatunga under the supervision of Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi, adopts a detailed numerical modelling framework to identify the dominant mechanisms governing stiffness loss, with particular focus on inter-ply interface behaviour.
Through this initiative, the Civil Engineering Society aims to highlight high-quality undergraduate research and provide a platform to share impactful academic work with the wider professional and research community.
This work has been published in on IEEE Xplore.
DOI: 10.1109/MERCon67903.2025.11217078
