Constructing a modulus map for linear elastic composites: The case of rigid reinforcements

Pandermarakis, ZG; Spathis, G; Tsamasphyros, G

dc.contributor.author	Pandermarakis, ZG	en
dc.contributor.author	Spathis, G	en
dc.contributor.author	Tsamasphyros, G	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:26:03Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:26:03Z
dc.date.issued	2007	en
dc.identifier.issn	0272-8397	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/17901
dc.subject	Linear Elasticity	en
dc.subject.classification	Materials Science, Composites	en
dc.subject.classification	Polymer Science	en
dc.subject.other	Elastic moduli	en
dc.subject.other	Finite element method	en
dc.subject.other	Mathematical models	en
dc.subject.other	Poisson ratio	en
dc.subject.other	Polymer matrix	en
dc.subject.other	Loading conditions	en
dc.subject.other	Modulus map	en
dc.subject.other	Modulus models	en
dc.subject.other	Reinforced plastics	en
dc.title	Constructing a modulus map for linear elastic composites: The case of rigid reinforcements	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1002/pc.20271	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.20271	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2007	en
heal.abstract	The validity areas in Young's modulus models of composite materials using finite element analysis (FEA) were identified. The bounds that these models hold on i.e., the proportion of phases, the modulus and Poisson's ratio of matrix and reinforcement phases, the geometry of the system, the loading conditions, the secondary effects etc., were accurately defined. Also, all critical factors of the respective models were computed and modified to describe and best approximate the ""referring situation,"" which was chosen to be that of FEA. In addition, applying these models to a real composite and through the appreciation of the diversions in the reference state, it is possible to determine qualitatively the total behavior of a composite material and to estimate a range of real material features such as the true intensity of dispersedphase interaction, the appeared imperfections and aggregates, the grade of adhesion, the existence of mesophase, etc. Finally, from the incoming information by this analysis and by suitably forming and structuring these models, we raise up their simplicity and their uniqueness and so it was made possible to construct a modulus map for the limitation and applying areas of all modulus models. © 2007 Society of Plastics Engineers.	en
heal.publisher	JOHN WILEY & SONS INC	en
heal.journalName	Polymer Composites	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1002/pc.20271	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000249977100005	en
dc.identifier.volume	28	en
dc.identifier.issue	5	en
dc.identifier.spage	593	en
dc.identifier.epage	604	en