Analysis models for polymer composites across different length scales

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2016

Authors

Camanho, PP (Author) FEUP; Arteiro, A (Author) FEUP

Book

Title: The Structural Integrity of Carbon Fiber Composites: Fifty Years of Progress and Achievement of the Science, Development, and Applications

Pages: 199-279

ISBN: 9783319461205; 9783319461182

Electronic ISBN: 9783319461205

Indexing

Scopus - 12 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-QYG

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-46120-5_9

Abstract (EN): This chapter presents the analysis models, developed at different length scales, for the prediction of inelastic deformation and fracture of polymer composite materials reinforced by unidirectional fibers. Three different length scales are covered. Micro-mechanical models are used to understand in detail the effects of the constituents on the response of the composite material, and to support the development of analysis models based on homogenized representations of composite materials. Meso-mechanical models are used to predict the strength of composite structural components under general loading conditions. Finally, macro-mechanical models based on Finite Fracture Mechanics, which enable fast strength predictions of simple structural details, are discussed. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific