Abstract
Due to certain intrinsic factors associated with composite materials (for example their laminar orthotropic nature), many problems are extremely difficult to study using classical techniques or are completely intractable with no closed form solutions available. Using Finite Elements to analyse such problems can often appear an attractive alternative, however, them are several distinctions which have to be acknowledged when using the technique in comparison to the analysis of homogenous isotropic materials.
This paper outlines some of these considerations with reference to element types and modelling strategies available in commercial F.E.packages. Some initial Thoughts on benchmarks for composite elements are also presented.
This paper outlines some of these considerations with reference to element types and modelling strategies available in commercial F.E.packages. Some initial Thoughts on benchmarks for composite elements are also presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of finite element methods for composite structures |
| Subtitle of host publication | Imperial College |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Pages | 18 - 27 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Sept 1991 |
| Event | Finite Element Methods For Composites Workshop - Imperial College, London, United Kingdom Duration: 5 Sept 1991 → 6 Sept 1991 |
Conference
| Conference | Finite Element Methods For Composites Workshop |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 5/09/91 → 6/09/91 |
Keywords
- Finite elements
- Composite structures
- Analysis