A Simplified Discrete Finite Element Model for Non-crimp Fabric Composites
| dc.contributor.author | Knipprath, Christian | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Skordos, Alexandros A. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Pickett, Anthony K. | - |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2011-08-09T23:06:41Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2011-08-09T23:06:41Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z | - |
| dc.description.abstract | In this paper a simplified discrete finite element model for composite materials is introduced. This model allows the discrete representation of both the fibre tows and the resin on a meso-scale level. The capability to assign different material properties to each fibre tow and resin zones allows the investigation of local reinforcements in composites. This modelling concept is combined with a three dimensional damage model and is successfully implemented in a finite element code. Results indicate that relatively fast model analysis and successful approximation of fibre and resin failure under specific load cases may be investigated. | en_UK |
| dc.identifier.citation | Christian Knipprath, Alexandros A. Skordos and Anthony K. Pickett, A Simplified Discrete Finite Element Model for Non-crimp Fabric Composites, 13th European Conference on Composite Materials, June 2-5, 2008, Stockholm, | en_UK |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/3067 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_UK | en_UK |
| dc.title | A Simplified Discrete Finite Element Model for Non-crimp Fabric Composites | en_UK |
| dc.type | Conference paper | en_UK |