Finite Element Analysis of Influence of Nanoparticle on Hybrid Composites Reinforced by Fiber and Nanoparticle
In order to improve the strength and toughness of materials, nanoparticle is always embedded into epoxy resin and fiber composite materials. The influence of the number, distribution and mechanical property of nanoparticle arranged around the fiber on fiber reinforced composites is evaluated in this paper. A finite element analysis under a tensile load is performed by using commercial finite element software named as ABAQUS. Both the stress contour and progressive damage failure mode of the representative volume element (RVE) model of fiber reinforced composites are obtained. A series of computational experimental results indicate that both the space geometry property and mechanical property of nanoparticle have a significant effect on the stiffness and strength properties of these composite materials.