An operationally simple strength criterion for anisotropic materials is
developed from a scalar function of two strength tensors. Differing from
existing quadratic approximations of failure surfaces, the present theory
satisfies the invariant requirements of coordinate transforma tion, treats
interaction terms as independent components, takes into account the difference
in strengths due to positiv... hiện toàn bộ
Farzana Hussain, Mehdi Hojjati, Masami Okamoto, Russell E. Gorga
This review is designed to be a comprehensive source for polymer nanocomposite
research, including fundamental structure/property relationships, manufacturing
techniques, and applications of polymer nanocomposite materials. In addition to
presenting the scientific framework for the advances in polymer nanocomposite
research, this review focuses on the scientific principles and mechanisms in
relati... hiện toàn bộ
In a continuing study, three-dimensional elasticity solutions are constructed
for rectangular laminates with pinned edges. The lamina tion geometry treated
consists of arbitrary numbers of layers which can be isotropic or orthotropic
with material symmetry axes parallel to the plate axes. Several specific example
problems are solved, in cluding a sandwich plate, and compared to the analogous
resul... hiện toàn bộ
Two related criteria based on stress distribution are presented for predicting
the uniaxial tensile strength of laminated composites containing through the
thickness discontinuities of a general shape. The criteria result in two
parameter (unnotched tensile strength and a characteristic dimension) models
which are capable of predicting observed discontinuity size effects without
resorting to class... hiện toàn bộ
A new decohesion element with the capability of dealing with crack propagation
under mixed-mode loading is proposed and demonstrated. The element is used at
the interface between solid finite elements to model the initiation and
non-self-similar growth of delaminations in composite materials. A single
relative displacement-based damage parameter is applied in a softening law to
track the damage st... hiện toàn bộ
A modification of the original theories of Rayleigh and Maxwell permitted the
deriva tion of expressions for the effective thermal conductivity of composites
consisting of a continuous matrix phase with dilute concentrations of
dispersions with spherical, cylin drical and flat plate geometry with a thermal
barrier resistance at the interface between the components.
Limitations of classical laminated plate theory are investigated by comparing
solutions of several specific boundary value problems in this theory to the
corresponding theory of elasticity solutions. The general class of problems
treated involves the geometric configuration of any number of isotropic or
orthotropic layers bonded together and subjected to cylindrical bending. In
general it is found... hiện toàn bộ
Expressions are presented for the moisture distribution and the mois ture
content as a function of time of one dimensional homogeneous and composite
materials exposed either on one side or on both sides to humid air or to water.
The results apply during both moisture absorption and desorption when the
moisture content and the temperature of the environ ment are constant. Test
procedures are descri... hiện toàn bộ
Bounds on effective thermal expansion coefficients of isotropic and anisotropic
composite materials consisting of isotropic phases are derived by employing
extremum principles of thermoelasticity. Inequalities between certain
approximate and exact forms of the potential and complementary energy
functionals are first estab lished. These inequalities are then used in
conjunction with a new method fo... hiện toàn bộ
The response of a finite-width composite laminate under uniform axial strain is
treated through the application of classical elasticity theory.
Finite-difference solution techniques are employed to obtain solutions for
stresses and displacements throughout the region. Results for material
properties typical of a high modulus graphite-epoxy composite material system
are presented which explain the ... hiện toàn bộ