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Engineering, Manufacturing
Anton Trofimov, Jeremy Le-Pavic, Christophe Ravey, William Albouy, Daniel Therriault, Martin Levesque
Summary: This study introduces a multi-scale thermo-chemo-mechanical simulation method to predict the distortion of 3D woven composite parts manufactured using the RTM process. By obtaining parameters from experimental data and optimizing the algorithm, the method can achieve high accuracy in qualitative and quantitative predictions.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Anton Trofimov, Corentin Tuloup, Jeremy Le Pavic, Christophe Ravey, Daniel Therriault, Martin Levesque
Summary: This paper presents a novel computationally efficient multi-scale thermo-chemo-mechanical procedure for predicting pressure evolution inside a 3D woven composite part during the Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) process. The procedure combines up-scale and resolved-scale simulations, utilizing a previously developed anisotropic temperature and degree of cure-dependent thermo-chemo-viscoelastic constitutive law for fast predictions at different length-scales. The RTM process parameters measured during an actual 3D woven composite manufacturing were used as boundary conditions.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
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Mechanics
Binwen Wang, Guofan Zhang, Xiaohua Nie, Cunli Wu
Summary: With the advancement of composite processing technology, three-dimensional braided composites have become widely used in various high-tech industries due to their excellent mechanical properties. Accurately estimating the effective mechanical properties of braided performs is crucial for optimizing their performance. Using a multiphase finite element method within an asymptotic expansion homogenization framework allows successful prediction of the mechanical properties of three-dimensional braided composites, showing good agreement with experimental results.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2022)
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Mechanics
Mohammad Zahid, Rajneesh Sharma, Atul Ramesh Bhagat, Priyanka Karra
Summary: This paper presents a two-scale method for predicting the effective CTE of 4D-inplane carbon/carbon composite, and experimental validation shows that the predicted behavior of effective CTEs is in good agreement with experimental observations over the entire temperature range.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
L. M. Anaya-Jaimes, W. M. Vicente, R. Pavanello
Summary: This work presents a Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization (BESO) based methodology for designing orthotropic metamaterials with a specific thermal expansion coefficient. The proposed method stabilizes the evolutionary process using material interpolation and numerical strategies and uses the homogenization method to obtain the equivalent thermal expansion properties of the designed materials.
STRUCTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION
(2022)
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Mechanics
Martin Hirsekorn, Lionel Marcin, Thierry Godon
Summary: This article investigates the influence of stress relaxation in the viscoelastic matrix on the evolution of thermal expansion and chemical shrinkage in polymer composites. A homogenization strategy is proposed to obtain time-dependent thermal expansion and chemical shrinkage coefficients and is validated through finite element simulations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2022)
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Engineering, Manufacturing
Yanneck Wielhorski, Arturo Mendoza, Marcello Rubino, Stephane Roux
Summary: The literature on numerical modeling of 3D woven composite reinforcements has seen a wide range of studies in the last two decades, with two distinct strategies emerging: predictive approaches involving mechanical constructions and numerical simulations, and descriptive approaches focusing on extracting real textile geometry. Different strategies have been employed for yarn behavior modeling at different scales, with a proposed common terminology for organizing and discussing strategies.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Mithilesh Kumar Dewangan, S. K. Panigrahi
Summary: This study focuses on the finite element analysis of hybrid 3D orthogonal woven composite subjected to ballistic impact, using a micro-meso-macro transition approach. The results show that z-direction fibers have limited influence on energy absorption, and the effect of hybridization diminishes as velocity increases.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
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Mechanics
Yuan Chen, Lin Ye, Hang Dong
Summary: In this study, a novel lightweight 3D composite lattice structure with zero coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) was developed and investigated. A base planar composite lattice was first manufactured using continuous carbon fiber reinforced polyamide (CCF/PA) and short carbon fiber reinforced polyamide (SCF/PA) strips. A numerical model was validated and used to calculate a 3D composite lattice structure with a negative effective CTE of -0.18 x 10-6/degrees C. Parametric analysis and optimization were performed to improve the density and CTE of the lattice structure. The results showed significant improvements in both parameters, demonstrating the effectiveness of the design in achieving high thermal-dimensional stability.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2023)
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Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jiaying Gao, Satyajit Mojumder, Weizhao Zhang, Hengyang Li, Derick Suarez, Chunwang He, Jian Cao, Wing Kam Liu
Summary: This paper adopts a data-driven concurrent n-scale modeling approach (FExSCA(n-1)) to study woven composites, providing an accurate prediction for the structural performance and physics field evolution by reducing the computation of expensive nested composite representative volume element (RVE).
COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS
(2022)
Review
Mechanics
Florian Conejos, Etienne Balmes, Bastien Tranquart, Eric Monteiro, Guillaume Martin
Summary: This study discusses a numerical method for predicting the homogenized viscoelastic behavior of 3D woven composites used in fan blades. The comparison of numerical predictions with experimental results shows good agreement.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jitendar Kumar Tiwari, Ajay Mandal, N. Sathish, Surender Kumar, Mohammed Ashiq, M. Nagini, R. K. Sharma, A. K. Agrawal, P. Rajput, A. K. Srivastava
Summary: The study evaluates the effects of graphene reinforcement in a metal matrix on thermal expansion coefficient and thermal conductivity, demonstrating potential applications for advanced manufacturing processes.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Anton Trofimov, Christophe Ravey, Nicolas Droz, Daniel Therriault, Martin Levesque
Summary: This review highlights the potential of using the Representative Volume Element concept for multi-scale simulation of 3D woven high performance thermoset composites manufactured using the RTM process. It identifies five promising areas for future research to advance RTM process optimization.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
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Materials Science, Textiles
Xiaoxu Wang, Hongyun Li, Tiantian Yang, Zhuhui Zhang, Chengyan Zheng, Weibo Wang, Diantang Zhang, Kun Qian
Summary: This paper investigates the mechanical behavior of 3D woven composite spherical shells using multi-scale finite element and theoretical methods. The results demonstrate that the fabric structures, radius-to-thickness ratio, and initial defects significantly affect the performance of pressure shells.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiaodong Liu, Zhidong Guan, Xiaodong Wang, Ting Jiang, Kunhao Geng, Zengshan Li
Summary: This paper studies the thermal expansion coefficients and the effects of defects on woven ceramic matrix composites, proposing an improved semi-analytical method and finite element method considering defect influences. The semi-analytical method is more efficient, while the finite element method can reveal structural details and deformation mechanisms after heating.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Anton Trofimov, Igor Sevostianov
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Mechanics
Borys Drach, Igor Tsukrov, Anton Trofimov, Todd Gross, Andrew Drach
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2018)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Anton Trofimov, Sergey Abaimov, Igor Sevostianov
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
A. Trofimov, S. Abaimov, I. Akhatov, I. Sevostianov
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2018)
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Engineering, Geological
E. Popov, A. Trofimov, A. Goncharov, S. Abaimov, E. Chekhonin, Yu Popov, I Sevostianov
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS AND MINING SCIENCES
(2018)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Stanislav Krasnitskii, Anton Trofimov, Enrico Radi, Igor Sevestianov
MATHEMATICS AND MECHANICS OF SOLIDS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
I. Sevostianov, S. G. Abaimov, A. Trofimov
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
A. Trofimov, A. Markov, S. G. Abaimov, I. Akhatov, I. Sevostianov
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2018)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Anton Trofimov, Tatiana Mishurova, Luca Lanzoni, Enrico Radi, Giovanni Bruno, Igor Sevostianov
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Mechanics
Sergey G. Abaimov, Anton Trofimov, Ivan Sergeichev, Iskander S. Akhatov
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2019)
Article
Mechanics
A. Markov, A. Trofimov, S. Abaimov, I Akhatov
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Giraud, I. Sevostianov, V. I. Kushch, P. Cosenza, D. Pret, J. F. Barthelemy, A. Trofimov
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
(2019)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Oleg V. Lebedev, Anton Trofimov, Sergey G. Abaimov, Alexander N. Ozerin
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Mechanics
A. Markov, A. Trofimov, I Sevostianov
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2020)
Article
Mechanics
Zhiqiang Meng, Xu Gao, Hujie Yan, Mingchao Liu, Huijie Cao, Tie Mei, Chang Qing Chen
Summary: This paper presents a cage-shaped, self-folding mechanical metamaterial that exhibits multiple deformation modes and has tunable mechanical properties, providing multifunctional applications in various fields.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Hasan Murat Oztemiz, Semsettin Temiz
Summary: Sandwich panel composites have various applications and their mechanical behavior and performance depend on material properties and geometry. The load-carrying capacity of S-core composite sandwich panels increases with the increase of the core wall thickness, but decreases with the increase of the core height.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Yang Sun, Wei Zhang, Weipeng Hu, Mabao Liu
Summary: The study presents a novel computational framework to investigate the effect of graphene percolation network on the strength-ductility of graphene/metal composites. It utilizes the Cauchy's probabilistic model, the field fluctuation method, and the irreversible thermodynamics principle.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Mechanics
Elaheh Kazemi-Khasragh, Juan P. Fernandez Blazquez, David Garoz Gomez, Carlos Gonzalez, Maciej Haranczyk
Summary: This study explores group interaction modelling (GIM) and machine learning (ML) approaches for predicting thermal and mechanical properties of polymers. ML approach offers more reliable predictions compared to GIM, which is highly dependent on the accuracy of input parameters.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Yafei Yin, Shaotong Dong, Dong Wu, Min Li, Yuhang Li
Summary: This paper investigates a bending-induced instability in sandwiched composite structures, and establishes a phase diagram to predict its characteristics. The results are of great significance in understanding the physical mechanisms of bending instability and providing design guidelines for practical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Mechanics
Dhairya R. Vyas, Sharen J. Cummins, Gary W. Delaney, Murray Rudman, Devang V. Khakhar
Summary: In this study, multiple collisions of granules on a substrate are analyzed using Collisional Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (CSPH) to understand the influence of impact-induced deformation on subsequent collision dynamics. It is found that the collision dynamics are dependent on the impact location and the deformation caused by preceding impacts. The accuracy of three theoretical models is also evaluated by comparing their predictions with CSPH results, and it is discovered that these models are only useful for predicting collisions at the same location repeatedly.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Mechanics
Sneha B. Cheryala, Chandra S. Yerramalli
Summary: The effect of hybridization on the growth of interface crack along the fiber is predicted. The study shows an enhancement in the compressive splitting strength with hybridization due to the lateral confinement effect on the interfacial crack.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Xiang-Nan Li, Xiao-Bao Zuo, Liang Li, Jing-Han Liu
Summary: A multiscale mechanical model is proposed to quantitatively describe the macro-mechanical behavior of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) based on its multiscale material compositions. The model establishes the stiffness and strength equations for each scale of FRC and demonstrates the influence of steel fiber parameters on the mechanical properties of FRC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Vicente Ramirez-Luis, Hilario Hernandez-Moreno, Orlando Susarrey-Huerta
Summary: In this paper, a Multicell Thin-walled Method is developed for studying the stress distributions in multimaterial beams. This method accurately obtains complex stress fields while reducing the solution time and computational cost. Validation with the finite element method confirms the accuracy of the proposed method.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Yanfeng Zheng, Siyuan Li, Jingyao Zhang, Yaozhi Luo
Summary: This study proposes an enhanced simplified model based on finite particle method (FPM) to consider the link cross-sectional size and contact in Bennett linkages. The model introduces virtual beams and contact forces to accurately simulate the real-world behavior of Bennett linkages. The proposed method is effective for dynamic analysis of large-scale deployable Bennett linkages and shows great potential.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Mechanics
Viktoriya Pasternak, Heorhiy Sulym, Iaroslav M. Pasternak
Summary: This paper investigates anisotropic elastic, magnetoelectroelastic, and quasicrystal solids and presents their equations of time-harmonic motion and constitutive relations in a compact and unified form. A matrix approach is proposed to derive the 3D time-harmonic Green's functions for these materials. The effects of phason field dynamics on the phonon oscillations in quasicrystals are studied in detail. The paper provides a strict proof that the eigenvalues of the time-harmonic magnetoelectroelaticity problem are all positive. It also demonstrates the application of the obtained time-harmonic Green's functions in solving boundary value problems for these materials using the derived boundary integral equations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Mechanics
Jan Tomec, Gordan Jelenic
Summary: This paper investigates the relationship between different formulations and contact-force models in beam-to-beam contact mechanics. It specifically addresses the recently developed mortar method and develops its variant based on the penalty method. The developed elements are tested using the same examples to provide an objective comparison in terms of robustness and computational cost.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Mechanics
Paulo Teixeira Goncalves, Albertino Arteiro, Nuno Rocha, Fermin Otero
Summary: This work presents a novel formulation of a 3D smeared crack model for unidirectional fiber-reinforced polymer composites based on a stress invariant approach for transverse yielding and failure initiation. The performance of the model is evaluated using monotonic and non-monotonic damage evolution, verified with single element tests and compared with experimental results.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Mechanics
Hanbin Yin, Yinji Ma, Xue Feng
Summary: This paper investigates the peeling behavior of a viscoelastic film bonded to a rigid substrate and establishes a theoretical peeling model. The study reveals three typical relationships between the peeling force and peeling velocity, which depend on the viscous dissipation within the film and the rate-dependent adhesion at the interface. Additionally, factors such as film thickness, interfacial toughness, and interfacial strength are identified as influencing the steady-state peeling force.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Mechanics
Peter Noe Poulsen, John Forbes Olesen
Summary: Finite Element Limit Analysis (FELA) is increasingly used to calculate the ultimate bearing capacity of structures made of ductile materials. This study presents a consistent and general weak formulation based on virtual work for both the lower and upper bound problem, ensuring uniqueness of the optimal solution. A plane element with linear stress variation and quadratic displacement field is introduced, showing good results for load level, stress distribution, and collapse mechanism even for coarse meshes in verification and reinforced concrete examples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2024)
