Comparison of Micromechanical Models for Elastic Properties

by Cliff J. Lissenden, Univ of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States,
Carl T. Herakovich, Univ of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Space III

Abstract:

The effective elastic properties for unidirectional composites, as predicted by several analytical micromechanical models are compared for glass/epoxy and graphite/epoxy. A brief review of each of the models is given along with the final equations in most cases. The results show that three models, the composite cylinder assemblage model, the method of cells, and the Mori-Tanaka method are consistent and agree with experimental data.

Subject Headings: Composite materials | Mathematical models | Material properties | Glass reinforced plastics | Micromechanics | Fiber reinforced polymer | Fiber reinforced composites

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