| Author | R. Collar, R. Wentorf, M. S. Shephard, J. Fish, Y. Qu and K.-L. Shek |
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| Title | Automated Analyses of Three-Dimensional Composite Unit Cells |
| Year | 1997 |
| Abstract | This paper describes automated tools for the analysis of three-dimensional composite unit cells via the finite element method. These tools include an automated matched mesh generation algorithm, a constituent mesh volume fraction adjustment algorithm, and an iterative solver with efficient handling of the multiple right hand sides necessary for homogenization analyses. The described algorithms are used to examine the effect of the constituent volume fractions on the homogenized material properties. The local stresses within a representative composite weave are also examined. |
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