Multi-scale modelling of composites is a very relevant topic in composites science. This is illustrated by the numerous sessions in the recent European and International Conferences on Composite Materials, but also by the fast developments in multi-scale modelling software tools, developed by large industrial players such as Siemens (Virtual Material Characterization toolkit and MultiMechanics virtual testing software), MSC/e-Xstream (Digimat software), Simulia (micromechanics plug-in in Abaqus), HyperSizer (Multi-scale design of composites), Altair (Altair Multiscale Designer)
This book is intended to be an ideal reference on the latest advances in multi-scale modelling of fibre-reinforced polymer composites, that is accessible for both (young) researchers and end users of modelling software. We target three main groups:
This book aims at a complete introduction and overview of the state-of-the-art in multi-scale modelling of composites in three axes:
. ranging from prediction of homogenized elastic properties to nonlinear material behaviour
. ranging from geometrical models for random packing of unidirectional fibres over meso-scale geometries for textile composites to orientation tensors for short fibre composites
. ranging from damage modelling of unidirectionally reinforced composites over textile composites to short fibre-reinforced composites
The book covers the three most important scales in multi-scale modelling of composites: (i) micro-scale, (ii) meso-scale and (iii) macro-scale. The nano-scale and related atomistic and molecular modelling approaches are deliberately excluded, since the book wants to focus on continuum mechanics and there are already a lot of dedicated books about polymer nanocomposites.
A strong focus is put on physics-based damage modelling, in the sense that the chapters devote attention to modelling the different damage mechanisms (matrix cracking, fibre/matrix debonding, delamination, fibre fracture,.) in such a way that the underlying physics of the initiation and growth of these damage modes is respected.
The book also gives room to not only discuss the finite element based approaches for multi-scale modelling, but also much faster methods that are popular in industrial software, such as Mean Field Homogenization methods (based on Mori-Tanaka and Eshelby solutions) and variational methods (shear lag theory and more advanced theories).
Since the book targets a wide audience, the focus is put on the most common numerical approaches that are used in multi-scale modelling. Very specialized numerical methods like peridynamics modelling, Material Point Method, eXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM), isogeometric analysis, SPH (Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics),. are excluded.
Outline of the book
The book is divided in three large parts, well balanced with each a similar number of chapters:
- Part I deals with all "ingredients" to start with multi-scale modelling, limited to elastic property prediction. This typically includes: (i) setting up your geometrical model at micro- or meso-scale (definition of Representative Volume Element (RVE) or Repeating Unit Cell (RUC)), (ii) definition of periodic boundary conditions, (iii) homogenization of the elastic properties, starting from the elastic properties of the constituents, (iv) importance of statistical representation of geometry and stochastic nature of fibre architecture. This should bring all readers at the same level of principles and terminology for multi-scale modelling. Advanced users could eventually skip this first part.
- Part II deals with nonlinear multi-scale modelling. We build further upon the ingredients from Part I, but now add all kinds of nonlinearities to the simulation at micro- or meso-scale (matrix cracking, delamination, fibre/matrix debonding, delamination, fibre failure, visco-elasto-plasticity-damage of the polymer matrix,.). Not only finite element based techniques are covered, but also much faster inclusion methods (Mori-Tanaka, Eshelby,.) and variational methods.
- Part III deals with the laminate scale or macro-scale, where all these multi-scale modelling tools are applied for macro-scale ply-based modelling and virtual testing of laminates (in static loading, but also sometimes for prediction of fatigue, post-impact strength,.).
In all three parts, the main three types of fibre reinforcement are covered (unidirectionally reinforced composites, textile composites and short fibre composites).
The chapters are written by leading authorities from academia, and each chapter gives a self-contained overview of a specific topic, covering the state-of-the-art and future research challenges.
Please Note: This is an On Demand product, delivery may take up to 11 working days after payment has been received.
This book is intended to be an ideal reference on the latest advances in multi-scale modelling of fibre-reinforced polymer composites, that is accessible for both (young) researchers and end users of modelling software. We target three main groups:
This book aims at a complete introduction and overview of the state-of-the-art in multi-scale modelling of composites in three axes:
. ranging from prediction of homogenized elastic properties to nonlinear material behaviour
. ranging from geometrical models for random packing of unidirectional fibres over meso-scale geometries for textile composites to orientation tensors for short fibre composites
. ranging from damage modelling of unidirectionally reinforced composites over textile composites to short fibre-reinforced composites
The book covers the three most important scales in multi-scale modelling of composites: (i) micro-scale, (ii) meso-scale and (iii) macro-scale. The nano-scale and related atomistic and molecular modelling approaches are deliberately excluded, since the book wants to focus on continuum mechanics and there are already a lot of dedicated books about polymer nanocomposites.
A strong focus is put on physics-based damage modelling, in the sense that the chapters devote attention to modelling the different damage mechanisms (matrix cracking, fibre/matrix debonding, delamination, fibre fracture,.) in such a way that the underlying physics of the initiation and growth of these damage modes is respected.
The book also gives room to not only discuss the finite element based approaches for multi-scale modelling, but also much faster methods that are popular in industrial software, such as Mean Field Homogenization methods (based on Mori-Tanaka and Eshelby solutions) and variational methods (shear lag theory and more advanced theories).
Since the book targets a wide audience, the focus is put on the most common numerical approaches that are used in multi-scale modelling. Very specialized numerical methods like peridynamics modelling, Material Point Method, eXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM), isogeometric analysis, SPH (Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics),. are excluded.
Outline of the book
The book is divided in three large parts, well balanced with each a similar number of chapters:
- Part I deals with all "ingredients" to start with multi-scale modelling, limited to elastic property prediction. This typically includes: (i) setting up your geometrical model at micro- or meso-scale (definition of Representative Volume Element (RVE) or Repeating Unit Cell (RUC)), (ii) definition of periodic boundary conditions, (iii) homogenization of the elastic properties, starting from the elastic properties of the constituents, (iv) importance of statistical representation of geometry and stochastic nature of fibre architecture. This should bring all readers at the same level of principles and terminology for multi-scale modelling. Advanced users could eventually skip this first part.
- Part II deals with nonlinear multi-scale modelling. We build further upon the ingredients from Part I, but now add all kinds of nonlinearities to the simulation at micro- or meso-scale (matrix cracking, delamination, fibre/matrix debonding, delamination, fibre failure, visco-elasto-plasticity-damage of the polymer matrix,.). Not only finite element based techniques are covered, but also much faster inclusion methods (Mori-Tanaka, Eshelby,.) and variational methods.
- Part III deals with the laminate scale or macro-scale, where all these multi-scale modelling tools are applied for macro-scale ply-based modelling and virtual testing of laminates (in static loading, but also sometimes for prediction of fatigue, post-impact strength,.).
In all three parts, the main three types of fibre reinforcement are covered (unidirectionally reinforced composites, textile composites and short fibre composites).
The chapters are written by leading authorities from academia, and each chapter gives a self-contained overview of a specific topic, covering the state-of-the-art and future research challenges.
Please Note: This is an On Demand product, delivery may take up to 11 working days after payment has been received.
Table of Contents
1. Multiscale Framework. Concept of Geometry, Materials, Load Conditions and HomogenizationDavid Garoz G�mez
2. Micro-scale Representative Volume Element Generation and Statistical Characterisation
Ant�nio R. Melro and Riccardo Manno
3. Geometry modelling and elastic property prediction for short fiber composites
J�rg Hohe
4. Modelling approaches for constructing the geometry of textiles at the meso-scale level
Yordan Kyosev
5. Construction of Representative Unit Cells for FE analysis of Textile Composite Plies
R.D.B. Sevenois
6. Detailed comparison of analytical and FE-based homogenization approaches for fiber-reinforced composites
Sergey G. Abaimov, Iskander Akhatov, Stepan V. Lomov
7. Applications of Maxwell's methodology to the prediction of the effective properties of composite materials
L.N. McCartney
8. Modelling nonlinear material response of polymer matrices used in fiber-reinforced composites
F. A. Gilabert
9. Modelling fibre/matrix interface debonding and matrix cracking in composite laminates
F. Par�s, M.L. Velasco, E. Correa
10. Modeling Defect Severity for Failure Analysis of Composites
Ramesh Talreja
11. Micromechanical modelling of interlaminar damage propagation and migration
L.F. Varandas, G. Catalanotti, A. Arteiro, A.R. Melro and B.G. Falzon
12. Modelling the longitudinal failure of fibre-reinforced composites at micro-scale
G. Catalanotti, L.F. Varandas, A.R. Melro, T.A. Sebaey, M.A. Bessa and B.G. Falzon
13. Multi-scale modelling and experimental observation of transverse tow cracking and debonding in textile composites
Martin Hirsekorn
14. Experimental-Numerical Characterization of the Non-linear Microstructural Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Structures
Michael Schober, Kerstin Dittmann, Peter Gumbsch, J�rg Hohe
15. Virtual identification of macroscopic material laws from lower scales
David Garoz G�mez
16. Modeling Damage Evolution in Multidirectional Laminates: Micro to Macro
John Montesano and Farzad Sharifpour
17. Physics-based methodology for predicting ply cracking and laminate failure in symmetric composite laminates under multiaxial loading condition
M. Hajikazemi
18. Meso-scale modeling of delamination using the cohesive zone model approach
Laura Carreras, Gerard Guillamet, Adri� Quintanas-Corominas, Jordi Renart, Albert Turon
19. Stochastic Virtual Testing Laboratory for unidirectional composite coupons. From conventional to dispersed-plylaminates
Cl�udio S. Lopes, David Garoz G�mez, Olben Falc�, Bas H. A. H. Tijs
20. Multiscale Modeling of Open-hole Composite Laminates and 3D Woven Composites
Deepak K. Patela, Anthony M. Waas
21. Multi-scale modelling of laminated composite structures with defects and features
Bassam El Said and Stephen R. Hallett
22. A Multi-Scale Damage-Based Strategy to Predict the Fatigue Damage Evolution and the Stiffness Loss in Composite Laminates
Marino Quaresimin, Paolo Andrea Carraro
23. Hybrid multi-scale modelling of fatigue and damage in short fibre reinforced composites
Atul JAIN
