Biaxial Characterization and Mean-field Based Damage Modeling of Sheet Molding Compound Composites

By Malte Schemmann

Book Overview

The focus of this work lies on the microstructure-based modeling and characterization of a discontinuous fiber-reinforced thermoset in the form of sheet molding compound (SMC). A microstructure-based parameter identification scheme for SMC with an inhomogeneous fiber orientation distribution is introduced. Different cruciform specimen designs, including two concepts to reinforce the specimens' arms are evaluated. Additionally, a micromechanical mean-field damage model for the SMC is introduced.

This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1013278682
• ISBN13: 9781013278686
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Saint Philip Street Press
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"