Shear test as calibration experiment for DEM simulations: Spheropolygonal particle model [PDF]
The rapid development of computer technology provides an opportunity for researchers dealing with discrete element modeling to develop more accurate particle models.
Huang Junhao +3 more
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Model‐reduction in micromechanics of polycrystalline materials [PDF]
AbstractThe present study is devoted to the generalization of the Nonuniform Transformation Field Analysis (NTFA), a model‐reduction approach introduced by the authors. First, the local fields of internal variables are decomposed on a reduced basis of modes.
Michel, Jean-Claude, Suquet, Pierre
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Modeling of anisotropic behavior as well as hardening behavior based on micromechanical quantities in combination with a spectral solver is the focus of this study.
B. Berisha +6 more
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Modelling a Coupled Thermoelectromechanical Behaviour of Contact Elements via Fractal Surfaces [PDF]
A three-dimensional coupled thermoelectromechanical model for electrical connectors is here proposed to evaluate local stress and temperature distributions around the contact area of electric connectors under different applied loads.
GUARNIERI, MASSIMO +2 more
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Multi-coated magnetoelectroelastic composites with functionally graded interphases
The aim of this work is to develop a micromechanical modeling to predict the effective properties of multi-coated magnetoelectroelastic composites with functionally graded interphases. The localization equations are derived based on the integral equation
Bakkali A., Azrar L., Aljinaidi A. A.
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Visco-hyperelastic model with damage for simulating cyclic thermoplastic elastomers behavior applied to an industrial component [PDF]
In this work a nonlinear phenomenological visco-hyperelastic model including damage consideration is developed to simulate the behavior of Santoprene 101-73 material.
Elduque, D. +5 more
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Micromechanical Modeling of Polyamide 11 Nanocomposites Properties using Composite Theories [PDF]
The use of organically modified clays as nano-reinforcement in polymer matrices is widely investigated owing to their remarkable reinforcement at low filler loading.
Khairul Anwar Abdul Halim +5 more
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Dynamic response of a damaging masonry wall [PDF]
A nonlocal damage-plastic model is adopted to describe the nonlinear structural response of masonry structures. The model, based on a macromechanical approach, accounts for strength and stiffness degradation with hysteretic dissipation typically ...
Cristina Gatta +2 more
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Impact of Alumina and Carbon Nanotubes on Mechanical Properties of a Composite: Molecular Dynamic (MD) Simulation [PDF]
Recently, researchers have investigated the utilization of nano-scale reinforcements in fabricating composites specifically intended for prosthetic applications.
Amirsalar Khandan +3 more
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For seamless use of natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs) in the industry, it is essential to evaluate the elastic characteristics of NFRCs. In the present work, a finite element (FE) analysis has been done in ABAQUS for finding the effective ...
Srinjoy De Joardar +5 more
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