Multi-Scale Modelling of Composite Material Systems: The Art of Predictive Damage ModellingCostas Soutis, P W R Beaumont One of the most important and exciting areas of composites research is the development of modelling techniques to predict the response of composite materials to different types of stress. Predictive modelling provides the opportunity both to understand better how composites behave in different conditions and to develop materials with enhanced performance for particular industrial applications. Multi-scale modelling of composite material systems summarises the key research in this area and its implications for industry. The book covers modelling approaches ranging from the micron to the metre in scale, and from the single fibre to complete composite structures. Individual chapters discuss a variety of material types from laminates and fibre-reinforced composites to monolithic and sandwich composites. They also analyse a range of types of stress and stress response from fracture and impact to wear and fatigue. Authors also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of particular models. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Multi-scale modelling of composite material systems is a standard reference for both academics and manufacturers in such areas as aerospace, automotive and civil engineering.
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Molecular modelling of composite matrix properties | 1 |
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Interfacial damage modelling of composites | 33 |
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adhesion analysis applied strain approach axial stress Beaumont P.W.R. behaviour calculated carbon fibre coefficient components composite laminates composite materials composite structures Composites Science compressive constant crack density crack tip cross-ply laminates curve Damage Mechanics debonding deformation delamination crack displacement distribution effect elastic energy release rate equation failure fatigue fibre and matrix fibre composites fibre fracture fibre volume fraction finite element fracture mechanics function Galiotis impact impactor in-plane interaction interface interlaminar interphase Lamb waves layers length loading macroscopic matrix crack methods microbuckling microstructure mode Nairn Normalised Paipetis parameter plastic plies ply cracking Poisson's ratio polymer predict reinforced residual stresses shear modulus shear stress shear-lag simulation Soutis specimen stitch strain energy strain energy release strength stress field stress transfer surface temperature tensile stress thermal thickness toughness transverse cracking transverse ply unidirectional values wear rate Young's modulus z-pin z-rod