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A hybrid method for computing the effective properties of composites containing arbitrarily shaped inclusions
G. Srinivasulu,
Published in Elsevier Ltd
2015
Volume: 150
   
Pages: 63 - 70
Abstract
A novel hybrid method is developed to compute the effective properties of composites containing arbitrarily shaped inclusions. In this method, finite element analysis of a single inclusion representative volume element model is used to compute the Eshelby tensor of the inclusion. This tensor is substituted into Mori-Tanaka model to compute the effective properties. Predictions by the hybrid method are compared with the predictions by a pure analytical method as well as a pure numerical method. Results indicate that the composites with triangular, rectangular and irregular section inclusions have significantly better effective properties than the corresponding composites with circular section inclusions. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.
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JournalData powered by TypesetComputers and Structures
PublisherData powered by TypesetElsevier Ltd
ISSN00457949
Open AccessNo
Concepts (10)
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    Forecasting
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    TENSORS
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    DISCONTINUOUS FIBERS
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    EFFECTIVE PROPERTY
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    ESHELBY TENSOR
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    INCLUSION SHAPES
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    STRAIN CONCENTRATION
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