Finite Element Modelling of Composite Materials and Structures
( Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering )
Publication series ：Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering
Author： Matthews F L;Davies G A O;Hitchings D
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2000
E-ISBN: 9781855738928
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781855734227
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9781855734227
Subject： TB3 Engineering Materials
Language： ENG
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Description
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
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