Multi-objective optimization of aero-thermo-elastic flutter of VAT composite laminates in supersonic airflow

Yi Zhou, Guojun Nie, Xiaodong Chen, Huizhong Li, School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on July 23, 2026

Abstract

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Variable Angle Tow (VAT) composites allow the fiber orientation angle to vary continuously within the plane, resulting in variable stiffness properties. This feature significantly expands the design space for structural optimization and provides new ...