scholarly journals Nanoscale Effect Investigation for Effective Bulk Modulus of Particulate Polymer Nanocomposites Using Micromechanical Framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Tien-Thinh Le ◽  
Minh Vuong Le
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Modulus ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Heterogeneous Materials ◽  
Characteristic Size ◽  
Surface Strength ◽  
Nanoparticle Radius ◽  
Effective Bulk Modulus ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Nanoscale Effect

This paper investigates the nanoscale effect on the effective bulk modulus of nanoparticle-reinforced polymer. An interface-based model is introduced in this work to study the nanoscale effects on the effective properties of heterogeneous materials. That interface model is able to capture discontinuity of mechanical fields across the surface between the nanoparticle and matrix. A generalized self-consistent scheme is then employed to determine the effective bulk modulus. It has been seen from the results that, in a certain range of limits, the influence of nanoscale effects on effective properties of heterogeneous materials is significant and needs to be taken into account. In particular, when the nanoparticle radius is smaller than 10 nm, the value of effective bulk modulus significantly increases when the characteristic size of nanofillers decreases. Besides, it is seen that the harder the inclusion, the smaller the nanoscale influence effects on the overall behaviors of composite materials. Finally, parametric studies in terms of surface strength and filler’s volume fractions are investigated and discussed, together with a comparison between the proposed model and other contributions in the literature.

Modeling and Experimental Validation of the Effective Bulk Modulus of a Mixture of Hydraulic Oil and Air

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Gholizadeh ◽  
Doug Bitner ◽  
Richard Burton ◽  
Greg Schoenau
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Bulk Modulus ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Air Bubbles ◽  
Pressure Sensitivity ◽  
Hydraulic Oil ◽  
Effective Bulk Modulus ◽  
Experimental Apparatus ◽  
Major Factors

It is well known that the presence of entrained air bubbles in hydraulic oil can significantly reduce the effective bulk modulus of hydraulic oil. The effective bulk modulus of a mixture of oil and air as pressure changes is considerably different than when the oil and air are not mixed. Theoretical models have been proposed in the literature to simulate the pressure sensitivity of the effective bulk modulus of this mixture. However, limited amounts of experimental data are available to prove the validity of the models under various operating conditions. The major factors that affect pressure sensitivity of the effective bulk modulus of the mixture are the amount of air bubbles, their size and the distribution, and rate of compression of the mixture. An experimental apparatus was designed to investigate the effect of these variables on the effective bulk modulus of the mixture. The experimental results were compared with existing theoretical models, and it was found that the theoretical models only matched the experimental data under specific conditions. The purpose of this paper is to specify the conditions in which the current theoretical models can be used to represent the real behavior of the pressure sensitivity of the effective bulk modulus of the mixture. Additionally, a new theoretical model is proposed for situations where the current models fail to truly represent the experimental data.

Convergence–confinement analysis of a bolt-supported tunnel using the homogenization method

2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 462-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Wong ◽  
Didier Subrin ◽  
Daniel Dias
Keyword(s):  
Input Parameter ◽  
Uniaxial Stress ◽  
Homogenization Method ◽  
External Input ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Homogenization Approach ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Perfect Bonding ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Grouted Bolts

The behaviour of tunnels reinforced with radially disposed fully grouted bolts is investigated in this paper. Perfect bonding and ideal diffusion of bolt tension are assumed, so that the bolt tension can be assimilated to an equivalent uniaxial stress tensor. An analytical model of the convergence–confinement type is proposed that accounts for the delayed action of bolts due to ground decompression prior to bolt installation. This factor leads to nonsimultaneous yielding, and more generally, a different stress history for each constituent, requiring special treatments in the incremental elastoplasticity calculations. Nonetheless, the resulting model remains sufficiently simple, and an analytical solution is still accessible. Charts are provided to allow for parametric studies and quick preliminary designs. Comparisons with 3D numerical calculations show that the model gives precise results if the correct convergence at the moment of bolt installation is used as an "external" input parameter, validating the homogenization approach. An approximate methodology based on previous works is proposed to determine this parameter to render the proposed model "self-sufficient." Its predictions are again compared to 3D numerical computations, and the results are found to be sufficiently accurate for practical applications.Key words: reinforcement, anisotropy, analytical, lining, yield, elastoplasticity.

Optimal Bounds on the Effective Bulk Modulus of Polycrystals

1989 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 824-837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Avellaneda ◽  
Graeme W. Milton
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Modulus ◽  
Effective Bulk Modulus ◽  
Optimal Bounds

Effective in-plane elastic properties of honeycomb-polymer composites

2021 ◽  
pp. 002199832110547
Author(s):  
Carson Squibb ◽  
Michael Philen
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Elastic Properties ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Rigid Wall ◽  
Cell Geometry ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Honeycomb Cell ◽  
Infill Material ◽  
Analytic Models

Honeycomb composites are now common materials in applications where high specific stiffness is required. Previous research has found that honeycombs with polymer infills in their cells, here referred to as honeycomb-polymer composites (HPCs), exhibit effective stiffnesses greater than the honeycomb or polymer alone. Currently, the state of analytic models for predicting the elastic properties of these composites is limited, and further research is needed to better characterize the behavior of these materials. In this research, a nonlinear finite element analysis was employed to perfor2m parametric studies of a filled honeycomb unit cell with isotropic wall and infill materials. A rigid wall model was created as an upper bound on the deformable wall model’s performance, and an empty honeycomb model was employed to better understand the mechanisms of stiffness amplification. Parametric studies were completed for infill material properties and cell geometry, with the effective Young’s modulus studied in two in-plane material directions. The mechanisms by which the stiffness amplification occurs are studied, and comparisons to existing analytic models are made. It has been observed that both the volume change within the honeycomb cell under deformation and the mismatch in Poisson’s ratios between the honeycomb and infill influence the effective properties. Stiffness amplifications of over 4000 have been observed, with auxetic behavior achieved by tailoring of the HPC geometry. Additionally, the effect of large effective strains up to 10% is explored, where the cell geometry changes significantly. This research provides an important step toward understanding the design space and benefits of HPCs.

Application of Continuous Thermodynamics Method to Fuel Droplet Evaporation

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Way Lee Cheng ◽  
Cai Shen ◽  
Chia-fon F. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Phase ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Liquid Mixtures ◽  
Droplet Evaporation ◽  
Distribution Functions ◽  
Homogeneous Groups ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Complex Liquid

A finite diffusion droplet evaporation model for complex liquid mixture composed of different homogeneous groups is presented in this paper. Separate distribution functions are used to describe the composition of each homogeneous group in the mixture. Only a few parameters are required to describe the mixture. Quasi-steady assumption is applied in the determination of evaporation rates and heat flux to the droplet, and the effects of surface regression, finite diffusion and preferential vaporization of the mixture are included in the liquid phase equations using an effective properties approach. A novel approach was used to reduce the transport equations for the liquid phase to a set of ordinary differential equations. The proposed model is capable in capturing the vaporization characteristics of complex liquid mixtures.

Aerodynamic Flutter and Flight Surface Actuation

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Gadsden ◽  
S. Habibi
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Modulus ◽  
Small Amplitude ◽  
Mechanical Load ◽  
Impedance Control ◽  
Hydraulic Oil ◽  
Effective Bulk Modulus ◽  
Two Parameters

This paper proposes a novel form of impedance control in order to reduce the effects of aerodynamic flutter on a flight surface actuator. The forces generated by small amplitude flutter were studied on an electrohydrostatic actuator (EHA). The effects of flutter were modeled and analyzed. Through analysis, it was found that in EHA systems, two parameters would impact the response of flutter: damping (B) of the mechanical load, and the effective bulk modulus of the hydraulic oil (βe). These can be actively controlled as proposed here in order to provide variable impedance. The results of changing these variables are discussed and presented here.

Effect of the Interphase Zone on the Bulk Modulus of a Particulate Composite

1996 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 855-861 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. P. Lutz ◽  
R. W. Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Exact Solution ◽  
Bulk Modulus ◽  
Spherical Inclusion ◽  
Particulate Composite ◽  
Constant Term ◽  
Stress Concentrations ◽  
Infinite Body ◽  
Effective Bulk Modulus ◽  
Random Dispersion ◽  
Frobenius Series

An exact solution is found for the problem of hydrostatic compression of an infinite body containing a spherical inclusion, with the elastic moduli varying with radius outside of the inclusion. This may represent an interphase zone in a composite, or the transition zone around an aggregate particle in concrete, for example. Both the shear and the bulk moduli are assumed to be equal to a constant term plus a power-law term that decays away from the inclusion. The method of Frobenius series is used to generate an exact solution for the displacements and stresses. The solution is then used to estimate the effective bulk modulus of a material containing a random dispersion of these inclusions. The results demonstrate the manner in which a localized interphase zone around an inclusion may markedly affect both the stress concentrations at the interface, and the overall bulk modulus of the material.

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