Let me restate the question

[Ron Nossaman]

> Laminate the panel over a curved caul (likely 5+ laminations) so that 
> the panel itself takes on the curve and hopefully the support of a 
> traditional rib.
> 
> Terry Farrell

And why wouldn't it, if it's intelligently proportioned?


>> Wouldn't having all the laminations going the same way, defeat the 
>> purpose of having the laminations in the first place?
>> John M. Ross

And why would it? Caul crowned parallel grained laminated ribs 
work quite well, as do glue-lam structural members of similar 
configuration in building construction.  Just what is it you 
want out of laminations in any specific applications anyway?
Ron N