Description
Book SynopsisComputational Modeling of Polymer Composites: A Study of Creep and Environmental Effects details the development of polymeric materials and their use in smart materials and composite structures in aerospace and automotive industries. Based on the authors'' work during the past 30 years, this book provides a strong understanding of the theories and associated finite element life-prediction models for elastic and viscoelastic response of polymers and polymer composites in aggressive environments. The subject is an interdisciplinary one where chemists, material scientists, and chemical, mechanical, and structural engineers contribute to the overall product.
Books on polymer composites are usually of three types: material science, mechanics, and computational. This book combines mechanics of materials with the computational element. The authors suggest an introductory course on mechanics of materials to cover all bases. The book begins with mathematical prelimina
Table of Contents
General Introduction and Equations of Solid Mechanics. Introduction. Vectors and Tensors. Equations of Solid Mechanics. Energy Principles of Solid Mechanics. Chapter Summary. References. A Review of the Finite Element Method. Introduction. Linear Plane Elasticity Problems. Finite Element Models of Nonlinear Continua. Numerical Integration. Two-Dimensional Finite Elements. Three-Dimensional Finite Elements. Chapter Summary. References. Finite Element Models of Linear Viscoelastic Materials. Introduction. Linear Viscoelastic Formulation. Finite Element Analysis. Chapter Summary. References. Finite Element Analysis of Diffusion in Polymer and Polymer Matrix Composites. Introduction. Modeling of Moisture Diffusion. Diffusion with Time-Varying Diffusivity. Chapter Summary. References. Modeling of nonlinear viscoelasticity in bulk polymers using the finite element method. Modeling of coupled nonlinear diffusion with viscoelasticity in bulk polymers using the finite element method. Modeling of non-Fickian solvent diffusion in a solid with large dilatation. Coupled nonlinear cohesive layer modeling of time-dependent and environmental effects in three-dimensions. Progressive failure modeling of degradation due to moisture diffusion. Progressive failure modeling of degradation due to thermal-oxidation. Appendices.
