Multi-scale modelling of composite material systems : the art of predictive damage modelling / edited by C. Soutis and P.W.R. Beaumont.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1 Molecular modelling of composite matrix properties; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Group interaction modelling for the prediction of polymer properties; 1.3 Applying group interaction modelling to polymer matrix composites; 1.4 Conclusions; 1.5 Acknowledgements; 1.6 References; 2 Interfacial damage modelling of composites; 2.1 Introduction: definition of the interface; 2.2 The interface and composite properties. 2.3 Analytical modelling of the shear transfer2.4 Interfacial damage modelling; 2.5 Experimental measurement of the stress field at the interface; 2.6 Modelling of the experimentally measured stress transfer; 2.7 Overview and conclusions; 2.8 References; 3 Multi-scale predictive modelling of cracking in laminate composites; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Predicting undamaged ply properties; 3.3 Undamaged laminate properties; 3.4 Prediction of ply cracking in laminates; 3.5 Prediction of laminate failure; 3.6 Future trends; 3.7 References; 4 Modelling the strength of fibre-reinforced composites. 4.1 Introduction4.2 Mechanical and thermal response of the polymer matrix; 4.3 Modelling first ply failure by FEA using the partial discretisation approach; 4.4 Stress-strain response and fracture morphology in UD composites; 4.5 Conclusions; 4.6 Future trends; 4.7 Further reading; 4.8 References; 5 Cracking models; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Empirical and physical modelling; 5.3 Choosing between continuum and physical modelling; 5.4 Combining empirical and physical models; 5.5 Modelling fatigue cracking by delamination; 5.6 Modelling coupled mechanisms in composite cracking. 5.7 Cracking at stress concentrators5.8 Bridging cracks: de-bonding's critical role; 5.9 Modelling stress-corrosion cracking; 5.10 Model implementation; 5.11 Conclusions; 5.12 Acknowledgements; 5.13 References; 6 Multi-scale modelling of cracking in cross-ply laminates; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Microstructural randomness of cross-ply laminates; 6.3 Damage accumulation; 6.4 Multi-scale modelling; 6.5 Future trends; 6.6 Further information; 6.7 References; 7 Modelling damage in laminate composites; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Stress analysis. 7.3 Predicting stiffness degradation due to intra-and interlaminar damage7.4 Predicting onset and growth of intra-and interlaminar damage; 7.5 Conclusions; 7.6 Acknowledgements; 7.7 References; 7.8 Appendices; 8 Progressive multi-scale modelling of composite laminates; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Brief review of failure theories of fibre composites; 8.3 Multi-scale failure theory; 8.4 Phase degradation approach; 8.5 Validation of analysis against experiment; 8.6 Conclusion; 8.7 References; 8.8 Appendices; 9 Predicting fracture of laminated composites.

One of the most important and exciting areas of composites research is the development of modelling techniques to predict the response of composite materials to different types of stress. Predictive modelling provides the opportunity both to understand better how composites behave in different conditions and to develop materials with enhanced performance for particular industrial applications. Multi-scale modelling of composite material systems summarises the key research in this area and its implications for industry.