Characterization and Modelling of Composites, Volume II

• Other Authors: Georgantzinos, Stelios K. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; Chemical engineering; glass/epoxy composite; fire-hazard; fiber-reinforced polymer composite; multiscale characterization; Folgar Tucker model; multicomponent suspensions; smoothed particle hydrodynamics; additive manufacturing; 6D printing; 4D printing; 3D printing; smart materials; nanocomposites; interphase/interface; X-ray computed microtomography; damage mechanics; finite element analysis; insulation composites; thermal properties; mechanical properties; Cannabis; hemp; bark; buckling; fundamental frequency; finite element method; laminated composites; drive shaft; carbon nanotubes; Stefan problem; multiscale; generalized multiscale finite element method; composite pile; thermal conduction; spheroidized steel; local ductile damage; crystal plasticity; numerical simulation; local deformation behavior; DAMASK; composite; pipe; fracture toughness; damage; ring stiffness infrastructure industries; crack detection; fiber-reinforced polymers; fatigue damage model; composite fatigue; off-axis cracks; crashworthiness; composites; FEA; progressive crushing; LS-DYNA; 3D woven fabrics; preform; complexity; cost model; learning; Weavebird; Jacquard; composite materials; genetic algorithm; important genes; strength ratio; biomedical implants; mathematical modeling; loading point ratio; strain proportionality factor; polymer materials; Finite Element Method; conveyor belts; steel cables; submodelling; particulate composite; microstructure; finite element modeling; representative volume element; elastic property; microstructure-based; microstructure-free; boron nitride nanotubes; porous scaffold; representative volume elements; variable stiffness composite; variable angle tow; automated fiber placement; Defect Layer Method; natural frequency; genetic algorithm optimization; sandwich structures; lightweight structures; advanced composites; polyurethane foam; quadratic failure function; Tsai-Wu criterion; failure envelope; strength; transverse shear strengths; transversely isotropic materials; moisture diffusion; compressive behavior; SHPB technique; glass/polyester composite joints; 3D filament winding; commingled yarn; fiber skeleton; geometry modeling; structural simulation; SPH; hyperelastic; drop test; fuel tank; FEM; explicit analysis; bladder; tiltrotor; short fibre reinforced plastics; SFRP; fused layer modeling; FLM; fused deposition modeling; FDM; material models; simulation; short-fiber reinforced thermoplastic components; injection molding simulation; fiber orientation; structural dynamics; material modeling; size effect; reinforced concrete beams; finite-element method; shear strengthening; externally bonded carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (EB-CFRP) composites; lithium; LAGP; electrolyte; thermal decomposition; analytical model; stress-strain curve; short fiber-reinforced thermoplastic; homogenization methods; steel-cable-reinforced rubber; composite material; bimodal microstructure; titanium; Ti6242; spherical indentation; image segmentation; rule of mixtures; effective property; non-equilibrium energy molding; mold filling; process simulation; high pressure resin transfer molding; openFOAM; porous media; fused deposition modeling (FDM); fused filament fabrication (FFF); polylactic acid (PLA) filament; acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) filament; nondestructive testing (NDT); additive manufacturing (AM); composite structures; characterization; modeling; experiments
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Composites have been increasingly used in various structural components in the aerospace, marine, automotive, and wind energy sectors. Composites' material characterization is a vital part of the product development and production process. Physical, mechanical, and chemical characterization helps developers to further their understanding of products and materials, thus ensuring quality control. Achieving an in-depth understanding and consequent improvement of the general performance of these materials, however, still requires complex material modeling and simulation tools, which are often multiscale and encompass multiphysics. This Special Issue is aimed at soliciting promising, recent developments in composite modeling, simulation, and characterization, in both design and manufacturing areas, including experimental as well as industrial-scale case studies. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous review and will only be considered for publication if they meet journal standards.