Browsing by Subject "Composite materials"
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A dynamic spring element model for the prediction of longitudinal failure of polymer composites
(2019-04)
Article
Open AccessA spring element model that takes into account the dynamic effects associated with fibre failure in composite materials is presented. The model is implemented in a parallel environment to allow a better performance in the ... -
A FE2 multi-scale implementation for modeling composite materials on distributed architectures
(2019-04-01)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis work investigates the accuracy and performance of a FE2 multi-scale implementation used to predict the behavior of composite materials. The equations are formulated assuming the small deformations solid mechanics ... -
A laminated structural finite element for the behavior of large non-linear reinforced concrete structures
(2016-10)
Article
Open AccessIn order to correctly predict the kinematics of complex structures, analysis using three-dimensional finite elements (3DFEs) seems to be the best alternative. However, simulation of large multi-layered structures with many ... -
A methodology to generate design allowables of composite laminates using machine learning
(2021-12)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis work represents the first step towards the application of machine learning techniques in the prediction of statistical design allowables of composite laminates. Building on data generated analytically, four machine ... -
A micromechanical approach to modeling the effect of impact induced damage on the vibration response of CFRP laminates
(2015)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis work deals with modeling the effect of low-velocity impact damage upon the vibration response of CFRP laminates through a micro-mechanical description of the induced internal damage. The serial-parallel (SP) continuum ... -
A river bed hydrokinetic turbine: a laminated composite material rotor design
(International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), 2017)
Book
Open AccessThis chapter presents the composite materials applied to Water Current Turbine (WCT) hydrokinetic turbines. Here will be briefly described the features of these turbines, the fluid-dynamic behavior of the rotor, and its ... -
A synchrotron computed tomography dataset for validation of longitudinal tensile failure models based on fibre break and cluster development
(Elsevier, 2021-12)
Article
Open AccessWe performed in-situ tensile tests on two carbon fibre/epoxy composites with continuous scanning using synchrotron computed tomography (CT). Both composites were cross-ply laminates, and two specimens were tested for each ... -
Actualización del catálogo de composites de ICM Industrie para mecanizado industrial
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-09)
Bachelor thesis
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Advanced modelling of adhesive bonds in automotive components by the finite element method
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-01)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Applus+ IDIADAIn the design of new components for the automotive framework, simulation methodologies are applied in order to reduce experimental costs. The inclusion of new materials leads to the need of consider effects that were not ... -
Aerogeles compuestos multicapa a partir de biopolimeros y arcilla
(2019-10-15)
Article
Open AccessEn este trabajo se han desarrollado diferentes aerogeles con baja flamabilidad basados en la combinación de biopolimeros renovables y montmorillonta (MMT). Los compuestos fueron hechos usando agua como solvente y siguiendo ... -
An Experimental and numerical study of the load distribution effect on composite slab shear resistance
(EJournal Publishing, 2019-05)
Article
Open AccessThe design codes prescribe “a close simulation” of the uniformly distributed loads for bending tests, since, applying an ideal uniform load on the slab surface, is not technically as simple as applying concentrated loads ... -
An experimentally validated study for open rib profiles steel-concrete composite slabs behavior in partial connection
(2019)
Conference report
Open AccessIn this paper the strength of steel deck-concrete composite slabs is studied. Conventional slabs with open and dovetail profiles are studied with different designs, galvanized and stainless steel. Partial connection method ... -
An integrated procedure for the structural design of a composite rotor-hydrofoil of a Water Current Turbine (WCT)
(2013-12)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis paper shows an integrated structural design optimization of a composite rotor-hydrofoil of a water current turbine by means the finite elements method (FEM), using a Serial/Parallel mixing theory (Rastellini et al. ... -
An invariant based transversely-isotropic constitutive model for unidirectional fibre reinforced composites considering the matrix viscous effects
(2019-11)
Article
Open AccessFibres Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) are found in several applications in aeronautics, space and in the automotive industry. These applications are exposed to loading conditions, including impact, which results in a complex ... -
Analysis of innovative matrix systems for continuous fiber reinforced plastics in RTM process
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Technishe Universität Darmstadt, 2012)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decision
Covenantee: Technische Universität DarmstadtThe use of lightweight and high-performance materials is nowadays one of the main challenge for the global automotive industry. Companies are forced to look for new ways to design and manufacture a commercially viable ... -
Analytical description of the fiber orientation in the joining area of composite structures
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Karlsruher Institut für TechnologieThe application of fiber reinforced composites in multi material assemblies increases because of the potential to create products with low weight and high load capacity. The joining methods used in the industry, often ... -
Analytical model for masonry walls strengthened with vegetal fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites and subjected to cyclic loads
(2020-12)
Article
Open AccessMasonry is one of the eldest construction systems in the building industry, currently in use because some advantages like compressive capacity, traditional aesthetics, low cost and good practices. However, damages recorded ... -
Análisis crítico de correlaciones básicas existentes entre la microestructura y las propiedades mecánicas de carburos cementados
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-14)
Master thesis
Open AccessLos carburos cementados WC-Co (comúnmente referidos como metal duro) son materiales compuestos cuya aplicación ha ido incrementando de forma exponencial, desde su introducción hace ya casi un siglo, en distintos ámbitos ... -
Análisis de andamios en materiales compuestos para la diferenciación biomecánica de hueso
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2012-02)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Open AccessCargas mecánicas pueden influir la diferenciación celular, existe un modelo de mecano regulación que describe este fenómeno. En este proyecto se va a estudiar la diferenciación celular dentro de un andamio relleno de ... -
Análisis de crash-box con materiales compuestos
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-02-17)
Bachelor thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Etulos SoluteEl presente trabajo se ha desarrollado en el seno de la empresa Solute S.L. durante un periodo en cual el autor del mismo trabajaba en la citada empresa, dentro del departamento de análisis mecánico y estructural. Solute ...
