Analyzing micro-macro transitional length scale in unidirectional composites

Nand Kishore Singh, Kazi Zahir Uddin, Ratneshwar Jha, Behrad Koohbor

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Abstract

Understanding the hierarchy in the mechanical behavior of heterogeneous materials requires a systematic characterization of the material response at different length scales, as well as the nature and characteristics of the transitional scales. Characterization of such transitional length scales has been carried out in the past by analytical models that calculate and compare stiffness values at micro and macro scales. The convergence of the material stiffness at the two scales has been used as the criterion for quantification of the so-called transitional length scales. These stiffness calculation approaches are based on the idea of local strain and stress distributions obtained from complex finite element models. Recent advancements in full-field experimental strain measurements have made it possible to identify the transitional length scales in fiber composites based on pure experimental measurements without the requirement of local stress analysis. In this work, we study the validity of such ‘strain-based’ approaches that are used to identify the RVE size in unidirectional fiber composites. Our modeling platform replicates the realistic conditions present in experimental measurements through the randomization of fiber locations and volume fraction within an epoxy matrix.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication36th Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2021
Subtitle of host publicationComposites Ingenuity Taking on Challenges in Environment-Energy-Economy, ASC 2021
EditorsOzden Ochoa
PublisherDEStech Publications
Pages2482-2489
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781713837596
StatePublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event36th Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2021: Composites Ingenuity Taking on Challenges in Environment-Energy-Economy, ASC 2021 - College Station, Virtual, United States
Duration: Sep 20 2021Sep 22 2021

Publication series

Name36th Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2021: Composites Ingenuity Taking on Challenges in Environment-Energy-Economy, ASC 2021
Volume4

Conference

Conference36th Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2021: Composites Ingenuity Taking on Challenges in Environment-Energy-Economy, ASC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCollege Station, Virtual
Period9/20/219/22/21

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ceramics and Composites

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