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Analysis of composites with rigid reinforcements by the boundary element method

  • Silesian University of Technology

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Abstract

In the paper two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) elastic bodies reinforced by rigid-line or rigid-surface inclusions are analyzed by the boundary element method (BEM). Displacements and tractions are compared for 2D and 3D models and also with solutions obtained by the finite element method (FEM) and good agreement of the results is obtained. The formulation is very attractive and efficient in terms of an input data and the number of degrees of freedom reduction. The method can be used in modeling of composites with very stiff reinforcement in comparison with a matrix which are in the form of fiber-like or flake-like particles. Nanocomposites reinforced by carbon nanotubes, graphene layers or other stiff particles are such the exemplary materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECCM 2012 - Composites at Venice, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials
PublisherEuropean Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM
ISBN (Print)9788888785332
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event15th European Conference on Composite Materials: Composites at Venice, ECCM 2012 - Venice, Italy
Duration: 24 Jun 201228 Jun 2012

Publication series

NameECCM 2012 - Composites at Venice, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials

Conference

Conference15th European Conference on Composite Materials: Composites at Venice, ECCM 2012
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVenice
Period24/06/1228/06/12

Keywords

  • Boundary element method
  • Rigid inclusions
  • Rigid-line
  • Rigid-surface

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites

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