Comparison of the Models to Predict the Effective Young's Modulus of Hybrid Composites Reinforced with Multi-Shape Inclusions

Abstract:

In this paper, two kinds of micro-mechanical models are utilized to predict the effective Young's modulus for hybrid composites including fiber-like, spherical and needle inclusions in an isotropic matrix. The two models of Multi-Phase Mori-Tanaka Model (MP model) and Multi-Step Mori-Tanaka Model (MS model) are proposed by the authors in a series of interrelated research. The results show that the shape and the Young’s modulus of inclusion, aspect ratio of fiber-like inclusion are the controlling factors to influence the Young's modulus, and MP model is more rational to predict the effective Young’s modulus of hybrid composites reinforced with multi-shape inclusions.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 290)
• Pages: 15-20
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.290.15
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Dong Mei Luo, Hong Yang, Qiu Yan Chen, Ying Long Zhou
• Keywords: Effective Young’s Modulus, Hybrid Composite, Multi-Shape Inclusions

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