Method of continuous source functions for modelling of matrix reinforced by finite fibres

Vladimír Kompiš, Mário Štiavnický, Marián Kompiš, Zuzana Murčinková, Qing Hua Qin

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    Abstract

    Fibres are the most effective reinforcing material. Simulation of the interaction of matrix with fibres and fibre with other fibres is a most important problem for understanding the behaviour of fibre-reinforced composites (FRC). Large gradients in all displacement, stress and strain fields and their correct simulation for near and far field action are essential for effective computational modelling. Because of the large aspect ratios in fibre type reinforcing particles, methods using volume discretization are not efficient. Source functions (forces, dipoles, dislocations) describe correctly both near and far field activities and thus help to simulate all interactions very precisely. The method of continuous source functions allows us to satisfy the continuity of fields between very stiff fibres and much more flexible matrix by 1D continuous functions along the fibre axis and local 2D functions in the end parts of a fibre with only few parameters. Two types of examples with rows of non-overlapping sheets of fibre and with overlapping fibres show that the interaction of the end parts of fibres is crucial for evaluation of the mutual interaction of fibres in the composite. Correct simulation of all parts is important for evaluation of stiffness and strength of the FRC.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationComposites with Microand Nano-Structures
    Subtitle of host publicationComputational Modeling and Experiments
    EditorsVladimir Kompis
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages27-45
    Number of pages19
    ISBN (Print)9781402069741
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    EventInternational Conference on Composites with Micro- and Nano-Structure - Computational Modelling and Experiments, CMNS 2007 - Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia
    Duration: 28 May 200731 May 2007

    Publication series

    NameComputational Methods in Applied Sciences
    Volume9
    ISSN (Print)1871-3033

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Conference on Composites with Micro- and Nano-Structure - Computational Modelling and Experiments, CMNS 2007
    Country/TerritorySlovakia
    CityLiptovsky Mikulas
    Period28/05/0731/05/07

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