Mechanics of Random -Fiber Networks: A Direct Simulation

The simulation then extends the uniaxial compression to large shear deformation. A maximum shear strain of about 2.0 is applied. Results from the simulation are shown for the bulk shear stress, the number of fiber-fiber contacts and the fiber orientation. This simulation provides an interesting tool for understanding the mechanics of random-fiber networks, and building models of composite materials processing.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• El-Rahman, Ahmed Ibrahim Abd

Contributors dc:contributor

• Tucker, Charles L., III

• Engineering, Mechanical

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI3362711

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/87753