An explicit multiscale model for progressive failure of composite structures

Albert M. Moncada, Whitney D. Reynolds, Aditi Chattopadhyay, Brett A. Bednarcyk, Steven M. Arnold

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2 Scopus citations

Abstract

In this paper an explicit multiscale model for composite materials is introduced. Impact damage is a very nonlinear event which is difficult to model in implicit solvers. Predicting progressive failure in a composite can be done with ply level mechanisms and/or micro level mechanisms. This paper uses the Generalized Method of Cells as implemented within %ASA's Micromechanics Analysis Code. It is implemented by the code FEAMAC within the commercial code ABAQUS. The numerical results of various impact speeds on composite strips indicate good correlation with the experimental results of the damaged regions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication50th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
StatePublished - 2009
Event50th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference - Palm Springs, CA, United States
Duration: May 4 2009May 7 2009

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
ISSN (Print)0273-4508

Other

Other50th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPalm Springs, CA
Period5/4/095/7/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Architecture
  • General Materials Science
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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