Optimum Material Design of Metal-Ceramic Hybrid Functionally Graded Composite

2008 ◽  
pp. 121-124
Author(s):  
Joo Hyoung Choi ◽  
Jin Rae Cho
Keyword(s):  
Material Design ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Functionally Graded Composite ◽  
Metal Ceramic ◽  
Optimum Material

Optimum Material Design of Metal-Ceramic Hybrid Functionally Graded Composite

2008 ◽  
Vol 569 ◽  
pp. 121-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joo Hyoung Choi ◽  
Jin Rae Cho
Keyword(s):  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Material Design ◽  
Linear Interpolation ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Homogeneous Material ◽  
Functionally Graded Composite ◽  
Optimum Material ◽  
Discrete Optimum ◽  
Optimum Volume

In this paper, an efficient optimum material design technique is introduced for hybrid designing of dual-phase heat-resisting functionally graded composites. The graded region is divided into a finite number of homogeneous material layers in order to reduce the total design variables. The discrete optimum volume fractions are sought by making use of the interior penalty method and the finite difference sensitivity scheme. A linear interpolation technique is adopted to make the final optimum volume fraction distribution be continuous. The validity of the proposed optimization technique is examined through the illustrative numerical experiment.

Thermal Post-Buckling Analysis of Functionally Graded Composite Plates with Nonlinear Aerodynamic Forces

2010 ◽  
Vol 123-125 ◽  
pp. 280-283
Author(s):  
Chang Yull Lee ◽  
Ji Hwan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Material Properties ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Virtual Work ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Buckling Analysis ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Functionally Graded Composite ◽  
Post Buckling

The post-buckling of the functionally graded composite plate under thermal environment with aerodynamic loading is studied. The structural model has three layers with ceramic, FGM and metal, respectively. The outer layers of the sandwich plate are different homogeneous and isotropic material properties for ceramic and metal. Whereas the core is FGM layer, material properties vary continuously from one interface to the other in the thickness direction according to a simple power law distribution in terms of the volume fractions. Governing equations are derived by using the principle of virtual work and numerical solutions are solved through a finite element method. The first-order shear deformation theory and von-Karman strain-displacement relations are based to derive governing equations of the plate. Aerodynamic effects are dealt by adopting nonlinear third-order piston theory for structural and aerodynamic nonlinearity. The Newton-Raphson iterative method applied for solving the nonlinear equations of the thermal post-buckling analysis

Three-Dimensional Parametric Finite-Volume Homogenization of Periodic Materials with Multi-Scale Structural Applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (04) ◽  
pp. 1850045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Chen ◽  
Guannan Wang ◽  
Xuefeng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Volume ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Matrix Assembly ◽  
Functionally Graded Composite ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
Hexahedral Elements ◽  
Stiffness Matrices ◽  
Structural Applications

In order to satisfy the increasing computational demands of micromechanics, the Finite-Volume Direct Averaging Micromechanics (FVDAM) theory is developed in three-dimensional (3D) domain to simulate the multiphase heterogeneous materials whose microstructures are distributed periodically in the space. Parametric mapping, which endorses arbitrarily shaped and oriented hexahedral elements in the microstructure discretization, is employed in the unit cell solution. Unlike the finite-element (FE) technique, the expressions for local stiffness matrices are derived explicitly, enabling efficient global stiffness matrix assembly using an easily implementable algorithm. To demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed theory, the homogenized moduli and localized stress distributions produced by the FE analyses are given for comparisons, where excellent agreement is always obtained for the 3D microstructures with different geometrical and material properties. Finally, a multi-scale stress analysis of functionally graded composite cylinders is conducted. This extension further increases the FVDAM’s range of applicability and opens new opportunities for pursuing other areas, providing an attractive alternative to the FE-based approaches that may be compared.

Enhancing the tensile strength of SiC reinforced aluminium- based functionally graded structure through the mixture design approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Poornesh ◽  
Shreeranga Bhat ◽  
E.V. Gijo ◽  
Pavana Kumara Bellairu
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Composite Structure ◽  
Centrifugal Casting ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Mixture Design ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Functionally Graded Composite ◽  
The Matrix

PurposeThis article aims to study the tensile properties of a functionally graded composite structure with Al–18wt%Si alloy as the matrix material and silicon carbide (SiC) particles as the reinforcing element. More specifically, the study's primary objective is to optimize the composition of the material elements using a robust statistical approach.Design/methodology/approachIn this research, the composite material is fabricated using a combination of stir casting and the centrifugal casting technique. Moreover, the test specimen required to study the tensile strength are prepared according to the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards. Eventually, optimal composition to maximize the tensile property of the material is determined using the mixture design approach.FindingsThe investigation results imply that the addition of the SiC plays a crucial role in increasing the tensile strength of the composite. The optical microstructural images of the composite show the adequate distribution of the reinforcing particles with the matrix. The proposed regression model shows better predictability of tensile strength. In addition, the methodology aids in optimizing the mixture component values to maximize the tensile strength of the produced functionally graded composite structure.Originality/valueLittle work has been reported so far where a hypereutectic Al–Si alloy is considered the matrix material to produce the composite structure. The article attempts to make a composite structure by using a combination of stir casting and centrifugal casting. Furthermore, it employs the mixture design to optimize the composition and predict the model of the study, which is one of a kind in the field of material science.

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