Evaluation of second-order correlations adjusted with simulated annealing on physical properties of unidirectional nonoverlapping fiber-reinforced materials (UD Composites)

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (02n03) ◽  
pp. 1950017 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Lakhal ◽  
Y. Brunet ◽  
T. Kanit
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Simulated Annealing ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Volume Averaging ◽  
Distribution Functions ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Materials

The focus of this paper is on aligned fiber-reinforced composites, where fiber centers were randomly distributed in their cross-sections. The volume fractions of fibers were [Formula: see text]% and [Formula: see text]%. Samples were built with the help of the simulated annealing technique according to the chosen Radial Distribution Functions (RDFs). For each sample, the fields of local stresses and heat fluxes were simulated by finite element method. Then, homogenization by volume averaging was performed in order to investigate both the effective mechanical and thermal properties. The effect of RDF shape on elastic and thermal properties was quantified along with the influence of the probability of near neighbors of fibers on the physical properties. The more the fiber distributions deviate from Poisson’s Law, the higher the results compared to the lower bound of Hashin–Shtrikman.

scholarly journals Optimization of elasticity of unidirectionnal non-overlapping fiber reinforced materials

2019 ◽  
Vol 286 ◽  
pp. 03004
Author(s):  
L. Lakhal ◽  
Y. Brunet ◽  
T. Kanit
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Properties ◽  
Elastic Moduli ◽  
Volume Averaging ◽  
Distribution Functions ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Effective Elastic Moduli ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Materials ◽  
Local Stresses

The aim of this work is to efficiently select samples of non-overlapping parallel fiber reinforced composites with regard to their elasticity and their fiber distribution in the composite cross-section. The samples were built with the help of the simulated annealing technique according to chosen Radial Distribution Functions. For each sample the fields of local stresses were simulated by finite element method, then homogenized by volume averaging in order to investigate their elastic properties. The effect of RDF shape on elastic properties was quantified. The more the fiber distributions deviate from Poisson’s Law the higher the effective elastic moduli are. A method to select samples of real fiber reinforced composites according to their elasticity is proposed.

scholarly journals Effect of Organo-Modified Montmorillonite Nanoclay on Mechanical, Thermo-Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Phenolic Composites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 754
Author(s):  
Jantrawan Pumchusak ◽  
Nonthawat Thajina ◽  
Watcharakorn Keawsujai ◽  
Pattarakamon Chaiwan
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Heat Resistant ◽  
Degradation Temperature ◽  
Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Montmorillonite Nanoclay

This work aims to explore the effect of organo-modified montmorillonite nanoclay (O-MMT) on the mechanical, thermo-mechanical, and thermal properties of carbon fiber-reinforced phenolic composites (CFRP). CFRP at variable O-MMT contents (from 0 to 2.5 wt%) were prepared. The addition of 1.5 wt% O-MMT was found to give the heat resistant polymer composite optimum properties. Compared to the CFRP, the CFRP with 1.5 wt% O-MMT provided a higher tensile strength of 64 MPa (+20%), higher impact strength of 49 kJ/m2 (+51%), but a little lower bending strength of 162 MPa (−1%). The composite showed a 64% higher storage modulus at 30 °C of 6.4 GPa. It also could reserve its high modulus up to 145 °C. Moreover, it had a higher heat deflection temperature of 152 °C (+1%) and a higher thermal degradation temperature of 630 °C. This composite could maintain its mechanical properties at high temperature and was a good candidate for heat resistant material.

scholarly journals Thermal Shock Behavior of Twill Woven Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Farzin Azimpour-Shishevan ◽  
Hamit Akbulut ◽  
M.A. Mohtadi-Bonab
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Thermal Cycling ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Cycling Process ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Thermal Cycling Process

In the current research, the effect of cyclic temperature variation on the mechanical and thermal properties of woven carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites was investigated. To this, carbon fiber textiles in twill 2/2 pattern were used as reinforced phase in epoxy, and CFRPs were fabricated by vacuum-assisted resin-infusion molding (VARIM) method. Thermal cycling process was carried out between −40 and +120 °C for 20, 40, 60 and 80 cycles, in order to evaluate the effect of thermal cycling on mechanical and thermal properties of CFRP specimens. In this regard, tensile, bending and short beam shear (SBS) experiments were carried out, to obtain modulus of elasticity, tensile strength, flexural modulus, flexural strength and inter-laminar shear strength (ILSS) at room temperature (RT), and then thermal treated composites were compared. A dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) test was carried out to obtain thermal properties, and viscoelastic properties, such as storage modulus (E’), loss modulus (E”) and loss factors (tan δ), were evaluated. It was observed that the characteristics of composites were affected by thermal cycling due to post-curing at a high temperature. This process worked to crosslink and improve the composite behavior or degrade it due to the different coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs) of composite components. The response of composites to the thermal cycling process was determined by the interaction of these phenomena. Based on SEM observations, the delamination, fiber pull-out and bundle breakage were the dominant fracture modes in tensile-tested specimens.

A Novel Packing Hollow Dodecahedron Model to Study the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Stocastic Metallic Foams

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Dai ◽  
Beomjin Kwon ◽  
Qiong Nian
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Metallic Foam ◽  
Thermal Testing ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties

Abstract Stochastic foam with hierarchy order pore structure possesses distinguished physical properties such as high strength to weight ratio, super lightweight, and extremely large specific area. These exceptional properties make stochastic foam as a competitive material for versatile applications e.g., heat exchangers, battery electrodes, automotive components, magnetic shielding, catalyst devices and etc. Recently, the more advanced hollow cellular (shellular) architectures with well-developed structure connections are studied and expected to surpass the solid micro/nanolattices. However, in terms of theoretical predicting and studying of the cellular foam architecture, currently no systematic model can be utilized to accurately capture both of its mechanical and thermal properties especially with hollow struts due to complexity induced by its stochastic and highly reticulate nature. Herein, for the first time, a novel packing three-dimensional (3D) hollow dodecahedron (HPD) model is proposed to simulate the cellular architecture. An electrochemical deposition process is utilized to manufacture the metallic foam with hollow struts. Mechanical and thermal testing of the as-manufactured foams are carried out to compare with the HPD model. HPD model is proved to accurately capture both the topology and the physical properties of stochastic foam at the similar relative density. Particularly, the proposed model makes it possible to readily access and track the physical behavior of stochastic foam architecture. Accordingly, this work will also offer inspiration for designing an efficient foam for specific applications.

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