COMP-L01-Introduction.pptVIP

L1.* Analysis of Composite Materials with Abaqus Introduction Lecture 1 Overview Ceramic Matrix Compositesfor Turbomachinery Woven Fabrics for Formula 1 Racing Unidirectional Laminates for Aerospace Applications Description of a Composite Some Typical Composites Finite Element Modeling of Composites Description of a Composite Description of a Composite In the context of this course a composite is a macroscopic mixture of at least two materials. One of the materials is the “matrix,” in which the other materials are embedded; the other materials are usually called “reinforcement.” The reinforcement can have many different forms: Discrete, macroscopic particles Randomly oriented fibers Aligned fibers Woven fabrics Unidirectional Fiber Woven Fiber Braided Fiber Random Fiber Discrete Particles Some Typical Composites Some Typical Composites Unidirectional fiber composite plate - Ballistic impact analysis Some Typical Composites Woven fabric composite beam – Crushing analysis Some Typical Composites Honeycomb core composite - Barely visible damage analysis Some Typical Composites The form and the material properties of the matrix and reinforcement have a strong influence on the characteristics of the composite. The purpose of varying matrix and reinforcement properties is to create a material that can exhibit: These goals are often competing and cannot always be realized simultaneously. Low Cost: Prototypes Mass production Part consolidation Maintenance Maturity of technology Desired Weight: Light weight Specific weight distribution Improved Strength and Stiffness: High strength-to-weight ratio Directional strength and/or stiffness Improved Surface Properties: Corrosion resistance Tailored surface finish Desired Thermal Properties: Low thermal conductivity Low coefficient of thermal expansion Unique Electric Properties: High dielectric strength Non-magnetic Radar transparency Dimensional Flexibility: Large parts Special geometry