scholarly journals Micromechanical Modeling of Nacre-mimetic Ti3C2-MXene Nanocomposites with Viscoelastic Polymer Matrix

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreyas Srivatsa ◽  
Pawel Packo ◽  
Leon Mishnaevsky Jr. ◽  
Tadeusz Uhl ◽  
Krzysztof Grabowski
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Compressive Load ◽  
Viscoelastic Behavior ◽  
Micromechanical Modeling ◽  
Damage Resistance ◽  
Plate Elements ◽  
Brick And Mortar ◽  
Constraint Method

A new two-dimensional nanomaterial – Titanium Carbide MXene (Ti3C2-MXene) – was reported in 2011. In this work, the microscale models of Ti3C2-MXene nanomaterial are considered with polymer matrix. The nanocomposites are modeled using nacre-mimetic brick-and-mortar assembly configurations due to enhanced mechanical properties and interlocking mechanism between the Ti3C2-MXene (brick) and polymer matrices (mortar). The polymer matrix material (Epoxy-resin) is modeled with elastic and viscoelastic behavior (Kelvin-Voigt Model). The Finite Element Method is used for numerical analysis of the microscale models with the multi-point constraint method to include Ti3C2-MXene fillers in the polymer matrix. Ti3C2-MXenes are considered as thick plate elements with transverse shear effects. The response of elastic and viscoelastic models of polymer matrix are studied. Finally, a tensile and compressive load is applied at the microscale and the effective load transfer due to nacre-mimetic configuration is discussed. This paper provides nacre-mimetic models to pre-design the nanocomposite for optimal performance with damage resistance and enhanced strength.

scholarly journals Micromechanical modeling of nacre-mimetic Ti3C2-MXene nanocomposites with viscoelastic polymer matrix

MRS Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreyas Srivatsa ◽  
Pawel Packo ◽  
Leon Mishnaevsky ◽  
Tadeusz Uhl ◽  
Krzysztof Grabowski
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Compressive Load ◽  
Viscoelastic Behavior ◽  
Micromechanical Modeling ◽  
Damage Resistance ◽  
Plate Elements ◽  
Brick And Mortar ◽  
Constraint Method

AbstractA new two-dimensional nanomaterial—Titanium Carbide MXene (Ti3C2-MXene)—was reported in 2011. In this work, the microscale models of Ti3C2-MXene nanomaterial are considered with polymer matrix. The nanocomposites are modeled using nacre-mimetic brick-and-mortar assembly configurations due to enhanced mechanical properties and interlocking mechanism between the Ti3C2-MXene (brick) and polymer matrices (mortar). The polymer matrix material (Epoxy-resin) is modeled with elastic and viscoelastic behavior (Kelvin–Voigt Model). The Finite Element Method is used for numerical analysis of the microscale models with the multi-point constraint method to include Ti3C2-MXene fillers in the polymer matrix. Ti3C2-MXenes are considered as thick plate elements with transverse shear effects. The response of elastic and viscoelastic models of polymer matrix are studied. Finally, a tensile and compressive load is applied at the microscale and the effective load transfer due to nacre-mimetic configuration is discussed. This paper provides nacre-mimetic models to pre-design the nanocomposite for optimal performance with damage resistance and enhanced strength.

scholarly journals Deformation of Bioinspired MXene-Based Polymer Composites with Brick and Mortar Structures: A Computational Analysis

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 5189
Author(s):  
Shreyas Srivatsa ◽  
Paweł Paćko ◽  
Leon Mishnaevsky ◽  
Tadeusz Uhl ◽  
Krzysztof Grabowski
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Analytical Methods ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Fe Method ◽  
Static Loads ◽  
Damage Resistance ◽  
Brick And Mortar ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

In this work, the deformation behavior of MXene-based polymer composites with bioinspired brick and mortar structures is analyzed. MXene/Polymer nanocomposites are modeled at microscale for bioinspired configurations of nacre-mimetic brick-and-mortar assembly structure. MXenes (brick) with polymer matrix (mortar) are modeled using classical analytical methods and numerical methods based on finite elements (FE). The analytical methods provide less accurate estimation of elastic properties compared to the numerical one. MXene nanocomposite models analyzed with the FE method provide estimates of elastic constants in the same order of magnitude as literature-reported experimental results. Bioinspired design of MXene nanocomposites results in an effective increase of Young’s modulus of the nanocomposite by 25.1% and strength (maximum stress capacity within elastic limits) enhanced by 42.3%. The brick and mortar structure of the nanocomposites leads to an interlocking mechanism between MXene fillers in the polymer matrix, resulting in effective load transfer, good strength, and damage resistance. This is demonstrated in this paper by numerical analysis of MXene nanocomposites subjected to quasi-static loads.

scholarly journals Deformation of Bioinspired MXene Based Polymer Composites with Brick and Mortar Structures: Computational Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreyas Srivatsa ◽  
Paweł Paćko ◽  
Leon Mishnaevsky Jr. ◽  
Tadeusz Uhl ◽  
Krzysztof Grabowski
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Analytical Methods ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Fe Method ◽  
Static Loads ◽  
Damage Resistance ◽  
Brick And Mortar ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

Deformation behavior of MXene based polymer composites with bioinspired brick and mortar structures is analyzed. MXene/Polymer nanocomposites are modeled at microscale using bioinspired configurations of nacre-mimetic brick-and-mortar assembly structure. MXenes (brick) with polymer matrix (mortar) are modeled using classical analytical methods and numerical methods based on Finite Elements (FE). The analytical methods provide less accurate estimation of elastic properties compared to numerical one. MXene nanocomposite models analyzed with FE method provide estimates of elastic constants in the same order of magnitude as literature reported experimental results with good consistency. Bioinspired design of MXene nanocomposites results in the effective Young’s modulus of the nanocomposite increase by 25.1 % and the strength (maximum stress capacity within elastic limits) increase by 42.3 %. The brick and mortar structure of the nanocomposites leads to interlocking mechanism between MXene fillers in polymer matrix, resulting in effective load transfer, good strength, and damage resistance. This is demonstrated in this paper by numerical analysis of MXene nanocomposites subjected to quasi-static loads.

Microstructure-Based Simulation of the Dielectric Properties of Polymer-Ceramic Composites for Capacitor Applications

2006 ◽  
Vol 949 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey P. Calame
Keyword(s):  
Electric Field ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Realistic Model ◽  
Ceramic Composites ◽  
Internal Electric Field ◽  
Large Particles ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Model Spaces ◽  
Electrostatic Modeling

ABSTRACTResearch on the microstructure-based modeling of composite dielectrics for capacitor applications is described. Methods for predicting the composite dielectric permittivity and internal electric field distributions within the microstructure using finite difference quasi-electrostatic modeling are described, along with methods of generating realistic model spaces of particulate microstructures. An existing algorithm for generating random, monosized spheres-in-a-dielectric matrix model spaces is modified to allow the treatment of bimodal composites in which small particles are deliberately segregated into the spaces between large particles. Such composites can have substantially higher total volumetric filling fractions of particles, leading to higher composite permittivity. The variations in permittivity with the filling fractions of bimodal inclusions are studied with the new model, with cases covering three different types of polymer matrix material. The effect of the small particle additions on the electric field statistics within the polymer matrix is also explored.

Enhancement of Mechanical Properties by Reinforcing Magnesium With Ni-Coated Carbon Nanotubes

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. H. Nai ◽  
C. S. Goh ◽  
S. M. L. Nai ◽  
J. Wei ◽  
M. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Rapid Sintering ◽  
Reinforcing Material ◽  
Coated Carbon ◽  
Strength And Ductility ◽  
Walled Cnts

In this study, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are coated with nickel (Ni) to improve the wettability of the CNT surface and metal matrix, and allow an effective load transfer from the matrix to nanotubes. Pure magnesium is used as the matrix material and different weight percentages of Ni-coated multi-walled CNTs are incorporated as the reinforcing material. The nanocomposite materials are synthesized using the powder metallurgy route followed by microwave assisted rapid sintering. Mechanical property characterizations reveal an improvement of 0.2% yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and ductility with the addition of Ni-CNTs. As such, Ni-coated CNTs can be used as a reinforcement in magnesium to improve the formability of the material for light-weight, strength-based applications.

Mechanics of the Segmentation of an Embedded Fiber, Part I: Experimental Investigations

1995 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. ten Busschen ◽  
A. P. S. Selvadurai
Keyword(s):  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Micromechanical Modeling ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Fragmentation Test ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Matrix Region ◽  
Interface Bond

Micromechanical modeling is an important aspect in the study of fiber-reinforced composites. In such studies, an important class of structural parameters is formed by the interaction between the matrix and the embedded fibers. These interactive processes can be investigated by an appeal to a test which involves the segmentation of an embedded fiber. This test is referred to as a “fragmentation test.” During a fragmentation test, two distinct fracture phenomena are observed. These phenomena are directly related to the integrity of bond between the embedded fiber and the matrix. The first phenomenon involves situations where the interface bond is weaker than the matrix material. In this case the fiber fragment ends will slip and in this region shear stresses are transmitted by friction and/or interlocking mechanical actions. In contrast, when the interface bond has stronger properties than the matrix material, cracking will occur in the matrix region. Here, a crack initiated in the fiber will propagate into the matrix region typically forming conoidal cracks, or combinations of conoidal and flat cracks. This paper describes the background of the fragmentation test and the associated experimental research. Attention is focused on the experimental evaluation of matrix fracture topographies encountered in the fragmentation test.

Uplift behaviour of tapered piles established from model tests

2000 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hesham El Naggar ◽  
Jin Qi Wei
Keyword(s):  
Load Transfer ◽  
Compressive Loading ◽  
Compressive Load ◽  
Tensile Load ◽  
Confining Pressure ◽  
Cohesionless Soil ◽  
Uplift Capacity ◽  
Experimental Modelling ◽  
Confining Pressures ◽  
Load Tests

Tapered piles have a substantial advantage with regard to their load-carrying capacity in the downward frictional mode. The uplift performance of tapered piles, however, has not been fully understood. This paper describes the results of an experimental investigation into the characteristics of the uplift performance of tapered piles. Three instrumented steel piles with different degrees of taper were installed in cohesionless soil and subjected to compressive and tensile load tests. The soil was contained in a steel soil chamber and pressurized using an air bladder to facilitate modelling the confining pressures pertinent to larger embedment depths. The results of this study indicated that the pile axial uplift capacity increased with an increase in the confining pressure for all piles examined in this study. The ratios of uplift to compressive load for tapered piles were less than those for straight piles of the same length and average embedded diameter. The uplift capacity of tapered piles was found to be comparable to that of straight-sided wall piles at higher confining pressure values, suggesting that the performance of actual tapered piles (with greater length) would be comparable to that of straight-sided wall piles. Also, the results indicated that residual stresses developed during the compressive loading phase and their effect were more significant on the initial uplift capacity of piles, and this effect was more pronounced for tapered piles in medium-dense sand.Key words: tapered piles, uplift, axial response, load transfer, experimental modelling.

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