scholarly journals Homogenization Method to Calculate the Stiffness Matrix of Laminated Composites

Eng ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 416-434
Author(s):  
Mohamad Abbas Kaddaha ◽  
Rafic Younes ◽  
Pascal Lafon

New analytical models have been developed for predicting equivalent Young’s and shear moduli of laminate composites. Sets of procedures and calculations are presented in order to obtain equivalent properties in all levels, lamina and laminate. An ultimate path to predict the mechanical properties of laminated composites on the perspective of the material, orientation, and thickness has been developed. By calculating the mechanical properties using Chamis model then an Objectif function with five norms, these norms allow the mechanical properties to be examined and the ultimate answer to be predicted. Another model discusses an alternative concept of equivalent lamina elements (ELEs) by first using Chamis model for hybrid composites. Next, the ELEs are laminated in the direction and integrated into the compliance matrix for each ply. In addition, four new Generalization models for equivalence in thickness and in angle are presented in this paper. The analytical results are validated against other developed models in published articles as well as experimental results. Numerical case studies were conducted to assess the precision of results from the suggested models. The results demonstrated the capability and efficiency of the presented models for predicting the mechanical properties of multi-layer/multi-material laminate composites under different orientation conditions.

2008 ◽  
Vol 55-57 ◽  
pp. 389-392
Author(s):  
Supreyak Kumfu ◽  
Wim Nhuapeng ◽  
Wandee Thamjaree ◽  
Tawee Tunkasiri

Aramid/Al2O3/epoxy resin laminated composites were fabricated using ultrasonic mixing and casting technique. This novo material could be exhibited to the ideal mechanical properties such as high tensile strength, hardness, flexural strength and lightweight which may be used to replace metal parts in vehicles. Moreover, Al2O3 powder was mixed to epoxy resin to improve the scratch resistance. To improve the bending force and interaction between Al2O3 powder phase and epoxy resin phase, the ultrasonic mixing was used for fabricating these laminate composites. The physicals and mechanical properties such as density, hardness, impact test, wear resistance and tensile strength of the composites samples were investigated. It was found that the amounts of percent by volume of the Al2O3 have affected the properties of the laminated composites. Furthermore, microstructures of specimens were also investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM). From the results, SEM images showed good distribution and adhesion between reinforced phase and epoxy resin matrix phase.


2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 1095-1100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sivakumar Dhar Malingam ◽  
Kathiravan Subramaniam ◽  
Ng Lin Feng ◽  
Siti Hajar Sheikh MD Fadzullah ◽  
Sivaraos Subramonian

Silicon ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. S. Ashraff Ali ◽  
V. Mohanavel ◽  
M. Ravichandran ◽  
S. Arungalai Vendan ◽  
T. Sathish ◽  
...  

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 616
Author(s):  
Ján Kruželák ◽  
Andrea Kvasničáková ◽  
Klaudia Hložeková ◽  
Rastislav Dosoudil ◽  
Marek Gořalík ◽  
...  

In the present work, composite materials were prepared by incorporation of manganese-zinc ferrite, carbon black and combination of ferrite and carbon black into acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR). For cross-linking of composites, standard sulfur-based curing system was applied. The main goal was to investigate the influence of the fillers on the physical-mechanical properties of composites. Then, the electromagnetic absorption shielding ability was investigated in the frequency range 1 MHz–3 GHz. The results revealed that composites filled with ferrite provide sufficient absorption shielding performance in the tested frequency range. On the other hand, ferrite behaves as an inactive filler and deteriorates the physical-mechanical characteristics of composites. Carbon black reinforces the rubber matrix and contributes to the improvement of physical-mechanical properties. However, composites filled with carbon black are not able to absorb electromagnetic radiation in the given frequency range. Finally, the combination of carbon black and ferrite resulted in the modification of both physical-mechanical characteristics and absorption shielding ability of hybrid composites.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sekar Sanjeevi ◽  
Vigneshwaran Shanmugam ◽  
Suresh Kumar ◽  
Velmurugan Ganesan ◽  
Gabriel Sas ◽  
...  

AbstractThis investigation is carried out to understand the effects of water absorption on the mechanical properties of hybrid phenol formaldehyde (PF) composite fabricated with Areca Fine Fibres (AFFs) and Calotropis Gigantea Fibre (CGF). Hybrid CGF/AFF/PF composites were manufactured using the hand layup technique at varying weight percentages of fibre reinforcement (25, 35 and 45%). Hybrid composite having 35 wt.% showed better mechanical properties (tensile strength ca. 59 MPa, flexural strength ca. 73 MPa and impact strength 1.43 kJ/m2) under wet and dry conditions as compared to the other hybrid composites. In general, the inclusion of the fibres enhanced the mechanical properties of neat PF. Increase in the fibre content increased the water absorption, however, after 120 h of immersion, all the composites attained an equilibrium state.


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