Abstract
This paper presents two different procedures for the configuration optimization of a glass fibre reinforced laminate in order to enlarge the load capacity of different structures where these materials could be embedded. By some experimental tests, the authors have established the optimal forming pressure of laminate belonging to a glass fibre fabric reinforced composite. A second experimental aspect taken into account was the determination of the optimal number of laminate, in both situations being attended the obtainment of the highest values for ultimate strengths. The Finite Element Method gives the possibility of a constructive optimization of the composite, the parameters taken into consideration depending on the followed purpose. Keywords: epoxy resin, lamina, finite element method, forming pressure, interlaminar strength