Numerical modelling of 2D composite solids accounting for local fibre bending stiffness
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.112289
Abstract: Abstract This contribution deals with the development of a four-node membrane composite finite element to analyse two-dimensional (2D) fibre-reinforced solids taking into account the local bending stiffness of fibres. This plane composite element is a… read more here.
Keywords: composite solids; fibre; modelling composite; bending stiffness ... See more keywords
Surface tension and a self-consistent theory of soft composite solids with elastic inclusions.
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DOI: 10.1039/c6sm02396g
Abstract: The importance of surface tension effects is being recognized in the context of soft composite solids, where they are found to significantly affect the mechanical properties, such as the elastic response to an external stress.… read more here.
Keywords: composite solids; inclusion; stiffness; soft composite ... See more keywords