Simulation of Particle Reinforced Composite Materials in Macro- and Meso-Scales

Abstract:

A simulation method of macro-and meso-scales is developed for particle reinforce composite materials. The two-scale modeling based on homogenization theory enables to formulate the macro scale problem with Finite Element Method (FEM), while the meso-scale one with Voronoi Cell Finite Element Method (VCFEM). Dangerous regions are identified in macro scale computing period, which lately be meshed into Voronoi Cells in meso-scale period to get a more accurate solution. Representative numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the capability of the proposed two-scale analysis method of particulate reinforce composite materials.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 444-445)
• Pages: 37-44
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.444-445.37
• Online since: October 2013
• Authors: Jun Guo, Ran Guo, Wen Hai Gai
• Keywords: Finite Element Method (FEM), Homogenization Theory, Macro- and Meso-Scale Problem, Particle Reinforce Composite Materials, VCFEM

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