Computational Homogenization of One-dimensional Textile Structures

Fillep, S., Mergheim, J. and Steinmann, P. (2015) Computational Homogenization of One-dimensional Textile Structures. In: 7th International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, STRUCTURAL. Proceedings, Barcelona, Spain, 19-21 Oct 2015,

Abstract

In this contribution a computational homogenization method for one-dimensional technical textiles, i.e. ropes or cables, is developed. Regarding the large length-tothickness ratio that characterizes rope-like textiles on the macro level, a discretization with beam elements is numerically efficient. The homogeneous macro level is influenced by the heterogeneous micro structure involving contact between the fibers. Therefore, the fibers are modeled explicitly a representative volume element to capture the contact within interactions. For the connection of the two scales a specific homogenization method is introduced involving theoretical aspects and numerical examples for periodic rope-like structures.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Additional Information: ISBN: 9788494424489.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Steinmann, Professor Paul
• Authors: Fillep, S., Mergheim, J., and Steinmann, P.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
• Journal Name: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, STRUCTURAL MEMBRANES 2015

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