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Non-linear multi-scale finite element method for prediction of tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites Nelinearna, višeskalna metoda kona�nih elemenata za predvidanje vla�nog ponašanja polimernih kompozita oja�anih uglji�nim nanocijevima

The ability of using carbon nanotubes as the strongest and stiffest elements in nanoscale composites remains a powerful motivation for research in this area. This paper describes a finite element modelling appropriate for the numerical prediction of the mechanical behaviour of polypropylene which is...

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Main Authors: Mohammadpour, E., Awang, M.
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Published: University of Split 2013
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spelling my.utp.eprints.327752022-03-30T01:09:47Z Non-linear multi-scale finite element method for prediction of tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites Nelinearna, višeskalna metoda kona�nih elemenata za predvidanje vla�nog ponašanja polimernih kompozita oja�anih uglji�nim nanocijevima Mohammadpour, E. Awang, M. The ability of using carbon nanotubes as the strongest and stiffest elements in nanoscale composites remains a powerful motivation for research in this area. This paper describes a finite element modelling appropriate for the numerical prediction of the mechanical behaviour of polypropylene which is reinforced with single-walled carbon nanotubes. A multi-scale representative volume element is proposed for modelling the tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube reinforced composites. Within the representative volume element, the reinforcement is modelled according to its atomistic microstructure. A model based on the modified Morse interatomic potential is used for simulating the isolated carbon nanotube. In this work, the matrix is modelled as a medium in a form of a continuum by utilizing solid elements and in order to describe its behaviour, an appropriate non-linear material model is adopted. A cohesive zone model is assumed between the nanotube and the matrix with an ideal bonding until the interfacial shear stress exceeds the corresponding strength. By using the representative volume element, a unidirectional nanotube/ polymer composite was modelled and the results were compared to the corresponding rule-of-mixtures predictions. The effect of interfacial shear strength on the tensile behaviour of the nanocomposite was also studied. The influence of adding a single-walled carbon nanotube to the polymer is discussed and the results show that Young�s modulus and tensile strength of the polymer significantly increase in the presence of carbon nanotubes. © 2012, University of Split. All Rights Reserved. University of Split 2013 Article NonPeerReviewed https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84956979922&partnerID=40&md5=ec6c6b6fa55a6aeadd83198b7178260e Mohammadpour, E. and Awang, M. (2013) Non-linear multi-scale finite element method for prediction of tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites Nelinearna, višeskalna metoda kona�nih elemenata za predvidanje vla�nog ponašanja polimernih kompozita oja�anih uglji�nim nanocijevima. International Journal for Engineering Modelling, 26 (1-4). pp. 59-64. http://eprints.utp.edu.my/32775/
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description The ability of using carbon nanotubes as the strongest and stiffest elements in nanoscale composites remains a powerful motivation for research in this area. This paper describes a finite element modelling appropriate for the numerical prediction of the mechanical behaviour of polypropylene which is reinforced with single-walled carbon nanotubes. A multi-scale representative volume element is proposed for modelling the tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube reinforced composites. Within the representative volume element, the reinforcement is modelled according to its atomistic microstructure. A model based on the modified Morse interatomic potential is used for simulating the isolated carbon nanotube. In this work, the matrix is modelled as a medium in a form of a continuum by utilizing solid elements and in order to describe its behaviour, an appropriate non-linear material model is adopted. A cohesive zone model is assumed between the nanotube and the matrix with an ideal bonding until the interfacial shear stress exceeds the corresponding strength. By using the representative volume element, a unidirectional nanotube/ polymer composite was modelled and the results were compared to the corresponding rule-of-mixtures predictions. The effect of interfacial shear strength on the tensile behaviour of the nanocomposite was also studied. The influence of adding a single-walled carbon nanotube to the polymer is discussed and the results show that Young�s modulus and tensile strength of the polymer significantly increase in the presence of carbon nanotubes. © 2012, University of Split. All Rights Reserved.
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author Mohammadpour, E.
Awang, M.
spellingShingle Mohammadpour, E.
Awang, M.
Non-linear multi-scale finite element method for prediction of tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites Nelinearna, višeskalna metoda kona�nih elemenata za predvidanje vla�nog ponašanja polimernih kompozita oja�anih uglji�nim nanocijevima
author_facet Mohammadpour, E.
Awang, M.
author_sort Mohammadpour, E.
title Non-linear multi-scale finite element method for prediction of tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites Nelinearna, višeskalna metoda kona�nih elemenata za predvidanje vla�nog ponašanja polimernih kompozita oja�anih uglji�nim nanocijevima
title_short Non-linear multi-scale finite element method for prediction of tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites Nelinearna, višeskalna metoda kona�nih elemenata za predvidanje vla�nog ponašanja polimernih kompozita oja�anih uglji�nim nanocijevima
title_full Non-linear multi-scale finite element method for prediction of tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites Nelinearna, višeskalna metoda kona�nih elemenata za predvidanje vla�nog ponašanja polimernih kompozita oja�anih uglji�nim nanocijevima
title_fullStr Non-linear multi-scale finite element method for prediction of tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites Nelinearna, višeskalna metoda kona�nih elemenata za predvidanje vla�nog ponašanja polimernih kompozita oja�anih uglji�nim nanocijevima
title_full_unstemmed Non-linear multi-scale finite element method for prediction of tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites Nelinearna, višeskalna metoda kona�nih elemenata za predvidanje vla�nog ponašanja polimernih kompozita oja�anih uglji�nim nanocijevima
title_sort non-linear multi-scale finite element method for prediction of tensile behaviour of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites nelinearna, viå¡eskalna metoda konaä�nih elemenata za predvidanje vlaä�nog ponaå¡anja polimernih kompozita ojaä�anih ugljiä�nim nanocijevima
publisher University of Split
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