Perturbation-based stochastic multi-scale computational homogenization method for woven textile composites

Zhou, X.-Y., Gosling, P.D., Pearce, C.J. , Ullah, Z. and Kaczmarczyk, L. (2015) Perturbation-based stochastic multi-scale computational homogenization method for woven textile composites. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 80, pp. 368-380. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2015.09.008)

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Abstract

In this paper, a stochastic homogenization method that couples the state-of-the-art computational multi-scale homogenization method with the stochastic finite element method, is proposed to predict the statistics of the effective elastic properties of textile composite materials. Uncertainties associated with the elastic properties of the constituents are considered. Accurately modeling the fabric reinforcement plays an important role in the prediction of the effective elastic properties of textile composites due to their complex structure. The p-version finite element method is adopted to refine the analysis. Performance of the proposed method is assessed by comparing the mean values and coefficients of variation for components of the effective elastic tensor obtained from the present method against corresponding results calculated by using Monte Carlo simulation method for a plain-weave textile composite. Results show that the proposed method has sufficient accuracy to capture the variability in effective elastic properties of the composite induced by the variation of the material properties of the constituents.

Item Type:Articles
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kaczmarczyk, Professor Lukasz and Ullah, Dr Zahur and Pearce, Professor Chris
Authors: Zhou, X.-Y., Gosling, P.D., Pearce, C.J., Ullah, Z., and Kaczmarczyk, L.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
Journal Name:International Journal of Solids and Structures
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0020-7683
ISSN (Online):1879-2146
Published Online:26 October 2015
Published Online:26 October 2015
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 The Authors
First Published:First published in International Journal of Solids and Structures 80:368-380
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
618241Providing Confidence in Durable Composites (DURACOMP)Christopher PearceEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/K026925/1ENG - ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIR