A Numerical Investigation of Interface Properties on Damage Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Composites

Palizvan, Mohamad; Tahaie Abadi, Mohammad; Homayoun Sadr, Mohammad

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology -

² Aerospace Research Institute, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology

³ - Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology

Abstract

This paper investigates the micromechanical damage behavior of composite materials on the transverse tensile response of representative volume elements (RVEs) with various fiber volume fractions. A new algorithm is developed to generate the random distribution of fibers in the RVE, and it is possible to create a fiber distribution with high fiber volume fraction. The fibers and matrix are considered linear elastic and elastoplastic with Drucker–Prager's criterion, respectively. The fiber-matrix debonding is modeled by cohesive elements which lead to matrix cracking. To achieve a more realistic microstructure, the normal cohesive properties distribution is applied for interfaces between fibers and the matrix. To investigate the effect of the position of fibers with the weakest cohesive strength, sensitivity analysis concerning the different arrangements of specific normal cohesive properties on the RVE’s strength are performed. Moreover, the effects of different damage parameters such as fiber random distributions and various cohesive strengths on the overall damage behavior of the RVE are described in detail. It is revealed that the application of a normal cohesive distribution strongly reduces the maximum strength of the RVE and shifts the strain of damage initiation point and crack propagation path.

Keywords

20.1001.1.17352134.2018.111.2.1.3

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Journal of Aerospace Science and Technology

A Numerical Investigation of Interface Properties on Damage Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Composites

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Volume 11.1, Issue 2
October 2018
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A Numerical Investigation of Interface Properties on Damage Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Composites

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Volume 11.1, Issue 2October 2018Pages 1-7

Volume 11.1, Issue 2
October 2018
Pages 1-7