Mechanics of Random -Fiber Networks: A Direct Simulation
El-Rahman, Ahmed Ibrahim Abd
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Description
Title
Mechanics of Random -Fiber Networks: A Direct Simulation
Author(s)
El-Rahman, Ahmed Ibrahim Abd
Issue Date
2009
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Tucker, Charles L., III
Department of Study
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Discipline
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Engineering, Mechanical
Language
eng
Abstract
The simulation then extends the uniaxial compression to large shear deformation. A maximum shear strain of about 2.0 is applied. Results from the simulation are shown for the bulk shear stress, the number of fiber-fiber contacts and the fiber orientation. This simulation provides an interesting tool for understanding the mechanics of random-fiber networks, and building models of composite materials processing.
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