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Assessment of simplified composite micromechanics using three-dimensional finite-element analysis

Journal Article · · J. Compos. Technol. Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6809656
Three-dimensional finite-element analyses are used to assess the accuracy of simplified composite micromechanics equations (SME) for hygral, thermal, and mechanical properties of unidirectional composites with orthotropic fibers. The properties predicted by the SME are in reasonably good agreement with those predicted by the three-dimensional finite-element analyses. This correlation demonstrates that the SME can be used with confidence in predicting the hygral, thermal, and mechanical behavior of unidirectional fiber composites. 6 references.
Research Organization:
NASA, Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH
OSTI ID:
6809656
Journal Information:
J. Compos. Technol. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Compos. Technol. Res.; (United States) Vol. 8; ISSN JCTRE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English