Finite Element Modelling of Composite Materials and Structures
| By: | Matthews, F L; Davies, G A O; Hitchings, D; Soutis, C |
| Publisher: | Elsevier S & T |
| Print ISBN: | 9781855734227 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781855738928 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
Lifetime - $306.00
eBook Features
Instant Access
Purchase and read your book immediately
Read Offline
Access your eTextbook anytime and anywhere
Study Tools
Built-in study tools like highlights and more
Read Aloud
Listen and follow along as Bookshelf reads to you
Details
Table of Contents
Finite element modelling of composite materials and structures provides an introduction to a technique which is increasingly being used as an analytical tool for composite materials.
The text is presented in four parts:
- Part one sets the scene and reviews the fundamentals of composite materials together with the basic nature of FRP and its constituents. Two-dimensional stress-strain is covered, as is laminated plated theory and its limitations.
- Part two reviews the basic principles of FE analysis, starting with underlying theoretical issues and going on to show how elements are derived, a model is generated and results are processed.
- Part three builds on the basics of FE analysis and considers the particular issues that arise in applying finite elements to composites, especially to the layered nature of the material.
- Part four deals with the application of FE to FRP composites, presenting analytical models alongside FE representations. Specific issues addressed include interlaminar stresses, fracture delamination, joints and fatigue.
- Covers important work on finite element analysis of composite material performance
- Based on material developed for an MSc course at Imperial College, London, UK
- Covers particular problems such as holes, free edges with FE results compared with experimental data and classical analysis