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A micromechanical model for predicting tensile strength

A novel micromechanical model for predicting the failure of polymeric and ceramic matrices under an applied global tensile loading is presented. The model is based on a Weibull statistical type of approach and incorporates eleven different variables to simulate different micromechanical failure phenomenon. Through the variables, the model incorporates such phenomenon as fiber-fiber interaction; matrix-fiber interaction; damage due to processing; and local stress distribution at the interphase. The effects of the load sharing constants and shape parameter on failure are studied. A software package, used in the Windows environment, was also developed to perform a numerical analysis of the model. / Master of Science

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/39636
Date05 October 2007
CreatorsMcClain, Michael Patrick
ContributorsEngineering Mechanics
PublisherVirginia Tech
Source SetsVirginia Tech Theses and Dissertation
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis, Text
Formatvi, 62 leaves, BTD, application/pdf, application/pdf
RightsIn Copyright, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
RelationOCLC# 35718194, LD5655.V855_1996.M335.pdf

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