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3D interphase Voronoi cell finite element for elastic problem analysis
Jiangbo Tao, Rui Zhang, Ran Guo
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.118836
三维间相Voronoi单元有限元弹性问题分析
The interphase significantly influences the prediction of the mechanical properties of particulate composite materials. The traditional displacement-based finite element method often requires a large number of elements to accurately capture the internal stress distribution, resulting in high computational costs. To address this, a novel modified complementary energy functional is proposed for investigating the elastic behavior of three-phase composites consisting of the matrix (first phase), inclusions (second phase), and interphase (third phase), using the three-dimensional Voronoi element model. This approach employs the three-dimensional stress hybrid element method and the variational principle. In this method, stress and displacement are treated as independent fields. Each Voronoi element is subdivided into multiple Delaunay tetrahedrons, and the Hammer integration technique is used to solve the integral. By solving for the nodal displacements, the stress coefficients can be calculated, from which the stresses are calculated. Compared to finite element software such as ABAQUS, the proposed Voronoi Cell Finite Element Method (VCFEM) achieves accuracy comparable to simulations that use hundreds of thousands of elements in traditional displacement-based finite elements, yet it requires significantly fewer elements. This makes VCFEM particularly effective for analyzing three-dimensional composite materials with interphase particles.
界面相对颗粒复合材料力学性能的预测有重要影响。传统的基于位移的有限元方法往往需要大量的单元才能准确地捕捉内应力分布,计算成本高。为了解决这个问题,提出了一种新的改进的互补能量泛函,用于研究由基体(第一相)、内含物(第二相)和间相(第三相)组成的三相复合材料的弹性行为,使用三维Voronoi单元模型。该方法采用三维应力混合单元法和变分原理。在该方法中,应力和位移被视为独立的场。每个Voronoi单元被细分为多个Delaunay四面体,并使用Hammer积分技术求解积分。通过求解节点位移,可以计算出应力系数,从而计算出应力。与ABAQUS等有限元软件相比,提出的Voronoi单元有限元法(VCFEM)达到了与传统基于位移的有限元中使用数十万个元素的模拟相当的精度,但它需要的元素却少得多。这使得VCFEM在分析具有相间颗粒的三维复合材料时特别有效。
Mixed-mode pull-out behaviour of pin-reinforced resin-infused metal-composite joints
Breyner Castro, Adrian Cirino Orifici, Akbar Afaghi Khatibi
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108710
针增强树脂注入金属复合材料接头的混模拉拔行为
Metallic through-thickness pins can significantly enhance metal-composite joint performance, yet the influence of mixed-mode loading on resin-infused hybrid joints remains unexplored, and no experimental studies to date have examined large pin angles in pull-out. This study investigates load capacity, energy absorbance and damage mechanisms of single-pin pull-off joints under four pin angles (0°, 20°, 45° and 80°), corresponding to a broad range of mixed-mode ratios. Results indicated a near-linear reduction in peak and elastic limit loads with increasing mode mixity. Under shear-dominated loading, pin failure was attributed to plastic bending, with peak load and absorbed energy reducing to approximately 30% of pure pull-out values. Moderate mode mixity enhanced energy absorbance by approximately 36% due to the additional mechanisms of composite crushing, adherend rotation, and pin bending. The findings underscore the potential of resin infusion to produce robust, toughened joints that can incorporate complex geometries, such as highly inclined pin reinforcements.
金属通厚销可以显著提高金属复合接头的性能,但混合模式载荷对注入树脂的混合接头的影响尚不清楚,迄今为止还没有实验研究考察大销角的拔出情况。本研究研究了四种销角(0°、20°、45°和80°)下的单销拉拔接头的承载能力、吸能和损伤机制,这些销角对应于广泛的混合模态比。结果表明,峰值和弹性极限载荷随模态混合度的增加而近似线性降低。在剪切主导载荷下,销破坏归因于塑性弯曲,峰值载荷和吸收能量减少到纯拔出值的30%左右。由于复合材料破碎、粘附体旋转和销弯曲等附加机制,中等模式混合提高了约36%的能量吸收。这一发现强调了树脂注入在制造坚固、增韧的关节方面的潜力,这些关节可以结合复杂的几何形状,比如高度倾斜的销钉增强。
Optimizing flexural performance of 3D fibre-reinforced composites with hybrid nano-fillers using response surface methodology (RSM)
M.Z. Hussain, S.Z.H. Shah, P.S.M. Megat-Yusoff, R.S. Choudhry, T. Sharif, S.M. Hussnain
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108713
基于响应面法(RSM)优化纳米复合材料抗弯性能
This study presents the flexural performance and damage mechanism of three-dimensional orthogonal woven E-glass/epoxy composites (3DOWC) modified with an innovative toughened epoxy resin using different weight percentages of Nanostrength® (NS: up to 7.5 wt%) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNP: up to 1.5 wt%). The Central Composite Design (CCD)-based Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was developed to optimize input parameters for maximum flexural strength, failure initiation load, and energy absorption. For single fillers, the composite with 0.5 wt% GNP showed an increase in flexural strength of up to 48.4% (warp), while with 7.5 wt% NS it increased by 39.3% (weft). The optimal weight percentages of hybrid nano-fillers in 3DOWC increase the flexural strength, along the warp and weft directions respectively, by up to 77.3% and 18.0% at 4.1 wt% NS and 0.5 wt% GNP; the failure initiation load by up to 42.5% and 28.9% at 4.7 wt% NS and 0.5 wt% GNP; and energy absorption by up to 13.4% and 9.6% at 7.5 wt% NS and 1.5 wt% GNP. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of damaged samples revealed that crack reconnection by GNP, fibril formation and plasticization by NS, and the combined effect of crack reconnection and plasticization by hybrid fillers improved the overall flexural performance of 3DOWC. This study significantly enhances the flexural performance of 3DOWC, making them ideal for high-strength, lightweight applications in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.
本文研究了采用不同重量百分比的纳米强度®(NS:高达7.5 wt%)和石墨烯纳米片(GNP:高达1.5 wt%),采用新型增韧环氧树脂改性的三维正交编织e-玻璃/环氧复合材料(3DOWC)的弯曲性能和损伤机理。开发了基于中心复合设计(CCD)的响应面法(RSM),以优化最大弯曲强度、破坏起始载荷和能量吸收的输入参数。对于单一填料,当GNP为0.5 wt%时,复合材料的抗弯强度提高了48.4%(经向),当GNP为7.5 wt%时,复合材料的抗弯强度提高了39.3%(纬向)。在4.1 wt% NS和0.5 wt% GNP下,混合纳米填料在3DOWC中的最佳掺量可分别使经向和纬向抗弯强度提高77.3%和18.0%;在4.7 wt% NS和0.5 wt% GNP条件下,失效起始载荷分别降低42.5%和28.9%;在7.5% wt% NS和1.5% wt% GNP时,能量吸收分别提高13.4%和9.6%。损伤试样的扫描电镜(SEM)结果显示,GNP的裂纹重连接、NS的纤维形成和塑化,以及杂化填料的裂纹重连接和塑化的共同作用提高了3DOWC的整体抗弯性能。这项研究显著提高了3DOWC的抗弯性能,使其成为航空航天、汽车和建筑行业高强度、轻量化应用的理想选择。
A novel compaction roller with variable pressure distribution and contact time for automated fiber placement: Experimental and numerical analysis
Meisam Kheradpisheh, Mehdi Hojjati
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2024.108684
一种具有可变压力分布和接触时间的新型纤维自动铺放压实辊:实验和数值分析
Automated fiber placement (AFP) technology has gained significant traction due to its adaptability in processing large composite parts with complex geometry. However, a key challenge remains in reducing defects during the layup process to enhance the quality of AFP-manufactured components. This study aims to reduce defect formation in the AFP by introducing a new approach that involves altering the pressure distribution and contact length exerted by the compaction roller during the AFP process. To demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach, the research focuses on out-of-plane defects, commonly known as wrinkle and tape folding deformations, which occur during fiber steering. To address this issue, a new designed compaction roller has been designed and manufactured to provide variable pressure distributions and contact length based on the geometry of the part, unlike traditional rollers. This new roller features a concave shape that adjusts pressure application and contact duration along its length, applying higher pressure for extended periods at the towpreg edges. Finite element (FE) analysis was employed to simulate the roller deformation and pressure distribution, helping to determine the dimensions, particularly the concave radius. A three-part PLA mold was manufactured using the dimensions obtained from the simulations, and polyurethane rollers were produced through casting into the molds. AFP trials were conducted to compare the performance of the new roller against standard compaction rollers. The results demonstrated a 24 percent reduction in wrinkle length with the new roller, highlighting its effectiveness in improving the AFP process.
自动纤维铺放(AFP)技术因其在加工复杂几何形状的大型复合材料零件方面的适应性而获得了广泛的关注。然而,一个关键的挑战仍然是在铺设过程中减少缺陷,以提高afp制造的组件的质量。本研究旨在通过引入一种新的方法来减少AFP中缺陷的形成,该方法涉及在AFP过程中改变压实辊施加的压力分布和接触长度。为了证明这种方法的有效性,研究重点是面外缺陷,通常被称为皱纹和磁带折叠变形,发生在纤维转向过程中。为了解决这个问题,与传统的压实辊不同,一种新的压实辊被设计和制造,它可以根据零件的几何形状提供可变的压力分布和接触长度。这种新型滚轮具有凹形,可调整压力应用和接触持续时间沿其长度,施加更高的压力,在拖缆边缘延长的时间。采用有限元分析方法模拟了滚轮的变形和压力分布,确定了滚轮的尺寸,特别是凹半径。利用模拟得到的尺寸制造了一个三部分的PLA模具,并通过浇铸生产了聚氨酯滚轮。进行了AFP试验,以比较新辊与标准压实辊的性能。结果表明,皱纹长度减少24%与新的辊,突出其在改善AFP过程的有效性。
A novel structural fuse concept for controlling failure path in tapered composite laminates
Erfan Kazemi, Victor Medeau, Emile Greenhalgh, Soraia Pimenta, James Finlayson, Silvestre T. Pinho
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108714
一种控制锥形复合材料层合板失效路径的新型结构保险丝概念
We present a novel methodology for developing structural fuse concepts in tapered carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite laminates. We demonstrate that the structural fuse concept is successful in reducing the mass required for a CFRP specimen which represents a generic idealised blade, and in reducing the ejected portion of the mass of the specimen during damage inflicted by a foreign object (such as a bird strike). To this end, we designed and developed structural fuses in the form of engineered crack paths containing micro-cut patterns (MCPs, engraved using a laser micro-machining system) to tailor failure mechanisms and to control the load–displacement response at which failure occurs. We used ultra-thin-ply CFRP prepregs for the manufacture of tapered CFRP specimens with reduced resin pockets in the ply drop region. To assess the performance of this novel concept, we developed a test method which represents a simplified idealised bird strike on a blade in the form of an out-of-plane point load. This consists of (i) a non-tapered cantilever specimen that would fail (undesirably) at the root, (ii) a tapered baseline cantilever specimen where extra plies are added to avoid this undesired failure at the root at the cost of extra mass, and (iii) a tapered engineered cantilever specimen containing a structural fuse to achieve failure at the desired location with a reduced mass compared to the second specimen type. The test results show that by changing various parameters of MCPs, different engineered crack paths can be obtained, which can promote different failure mechanisms, such as delamination. Moreover, we achieved successful control of the crack position in the engineered tapered CFRP specimens without a meaningful reduction in the peak load or displacement, and with a reduction of the root thickness of 17%.
我们提出了一种新的方法来开发锥形碳纤维增强聚合物(CFRP)复合层压板的结构保险丝概念。我们证明,结构保险丝概念成功地减少了CFRP试件所需的质量,这代表了一个通用的理想叶片,并减少了由外来物体(如鸟击)造成的损伤时试件的弹射部分质量。为此,我们设计并开发了包含微切割模式(mcp,使用激光微加工系统雕刻)的工程裂纹路径形式的结构保险丝,以定制失效机制并控制失效发生时的负载-位移响应。我们使用超薄层CFRP预浸料来制造锥形CFRP试样,在厚度下降区域减少树脂袋。为了评估这一新概念的性能,我们开发了一种测试方法,该方法以面外点载荷的形式表示简化的理想鸟击叶片。这包括(i)将在根部(不希望)失效的非锥形悬臂试件,(ii)一个锥形基线悬臂试件,其中添加了额外的层以避免在根部发生不希望的失效,并以额外的质量为代价,以及(iii)一个锥形工程悬臂试件,其中包含结构保险丝,与第二种试件类型相比,在期望的位置以减少质量实现失效。试验结果表明,通过改变不同的MCPs参数,可以获得不同的工程裂纹路径,从而促进不同的破坏机制,如分层。此外,我们成功地控制了工程锥形CFRP试件的裂纹位置,而没有显著减少峰值荷载或位移,并且根厚度减少了17%。
Global optimization of failure behavior and strength-toughness performances of fiber reinforced bionic Bouligand structural composite with isotropic stainless steel ultra-thin strips
Jun Ma, Yunbo Luan, Chaoyang Liu, Zhiqiang Li, Zhangxin Guo, Yongcun Li
doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2025.111040
各向同性不锈钢超薄带纤维增强仿生Bouligand结构复合材料破坏行为及强韧性能全局优化
Lightweight composite structures with high strength and toughness are critical materials that are urgently needed in the current cutting-edge fields such as aerospace and automobiles. In this paper, a new type of super hybrid bionic Bouligand helical structural material was constructed using carbon fiber reinforced epoxy resin composite thin layers, isotropic ultra-thin stainless steel strips and thermoplastic polyurethane. The deformation and damage behaviors of this material were investigated. It was found that the isotropic metal thin layers can globally regulate the stress transfer law and damage modes in the fiber-reinforced Bouligand structure, which has a homogenized regulation and shielding effect on its internal full-field stress distribution, thus ensuring its sufficient bearing strength. At the same time, it can also realize the multiscale regulation of the internal crack propagation path, improve the number and area of the interlayer failure interface, and increase the overall energy dissipation of the Bouligand structure, thus realizing the simultaneous optimization of its strength and toughness. These findings are expected to provide new ideas for the design and optimization of the internal structure and properties of advanced lightweight composites.
高强度、高韧性的轻量化复合材料结构是当前航空航天、汽车等前沿领域急需的关键材料。本文以碳纤维增强环氧树脂复合材料薄层、各向同性超薄不锈钢带和热塑性聚氨酯为材料,构建了一种新型的超混杂仿生布利甘螺旋结构材料。研究了该材料的变形和损伤行为。结果表明,各向同性金属薄层能够对纤维增强Bouligand结构的应力传递规律和损伤模式进行全局调节,对纤维增强Bouligand结构内部的全场应力分布具有均匀调节和屏蔽作用,从而保证纤维增强Bouligand结构具有足够的承载强度。同时,还可以实现内部裂纹扩展路径的多尺度调控,提高层间破坏界面的数量和面积,增加Bouligand结构的整体耗能,从而实现其强度和韧性的同步优化。这些发现有望为先进轻量化复合材料内部结构和性能的设计和优化提供新的思路。
Flexible Thermal Interface Materials with High Dispersion of Liquid Metal in Polyurethane induced by Sodium Alginate Microcapsules
Zheng Jiang, Zhaosen Yuan, Yiming Zhao, Chengshu Xu, Qian Wang
doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2025.111041
海藻酸钠微胶囊诱导的高分散液态金属在聚氨酯中的柔性热界面材料
As electronic devices advance towards higher performance and miniaturization, the demand for flexible thermal interface materials has significantly increased. Liquid metal (LM) is considered an ideal conductive filler of polymer materials due to its superior thermal properties and fluidity. However, LM’s electrical conductivity makes achieving insulation in LM-polymer composites with high LM content challenging. This study introduces a novel method for preparing uniform dispersion, high thermal conductivity yet non-conductive LM composite films. This method involves pre-coating LM microspheres using sodium alginate microcapsule before incorporating them into a polyurethane matrix. This approach effectively overcomes the inherent challenges associated with the uniform distribution of LM in polymers, such as leakage and uneven dispersion, thereby significantly enhancing the stability and filler loading of LM. Even when stretched, the LM microcapsules will not be broken. Through this technique, we successfully increased the LM loading to 80 wt%, while preserving the mechanical integrity and electrical insulation properties of the composite. The thermal conductivity of the composite increased from 0.17 W/mK to 1.59 W/mK, significantly surpassing that of unmodified polyurethane. The electrical resistivity was measured as 1.1 GΩ·m under normal conditions and remains high even under 300% elongation. Furthermore, the surface properties of the composite have been investigated, revealing that its hydrophobicity decreased as the microcapsule content increased. This study adeptly achieves a synergistic balance between high filler loading and the enhancement of thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, making it ideal for the demanding specifications of high-performance electronics and advanced energy systems.
随着电子器件向高性能和小型化方向发展,对柔性热界面材料的需求显著增加。液态金属因其优越的热学性能和流动性被认为是高分子材料理想的导电填料。然而,LM的导电性使得在LM含量高的LM聚合物复合材料中实现绝缘具有挑战性。本研究介绍了一种制备均匀分散、高导热但不导电的LM复合薄膜的新方法。该方法包括在将LM微球纳入聚氨酯基体之前,使用海藻酸钠微胶囊预涂LM微球。该方法有效地克服了LM在聚合物中均匀分布的固有挑战,如泄漏和分散不均匀,从而显著提高了LM的稳定性和填料负载。即使拉伸,LM微胶囊也不会破裂。通过这项技术,我们成功地将LM载荷增加到80%,同时保持了复合材料的机械完整性和电绝缘性能。复合材料的导热系数由0.17 W/mK提高到1.59 W/mK,明显优于未改性的聚氨酯。在正常条件下,电阻率为1.1 GΩ·m,即使在伸长率为300%时,电阻率仍然很高。此外,对复合材料的表面性能进行了研究,发现其疏水性随微胶囊含量的增加而降低。这项研究巧妙地实现了高填料负载与增强热、电和机械性能之间的协同平衡,使其成为高性能电子和先进能源系统要求规格的理想选择。
Janus Nanoparticles Filled Elastomer Coating for the Improvement of the Low Velocity Impact Performance of Bio-inspired Composite
Hailing He, Yao Zeng, Yuhang Ma, Ke Li, Hu Liu, Bin Yang, Qianhua Kan, Guozheng Kang
doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2025.111044
纳米粒子填充弹性体涂层提高仿生复合材料的低速冲击性能
The impact surface of stomatopod dactyl clubs is characterized by dense packing of nanoparticles in an organic matrix, which could protect the underlying composite structure from intense impact load. Inspired by bionics, a strategy of introducing a damping coating filled with high-content nanoparticles on laminate surface is proposed to improve the impact performance of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) laminate. In this study, a bio-inspired composite composed of a basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) laminate with helicoidal layups and a damping coating of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) filled with soft-hard partitioned Janus nanoparticles (JNPs) is designed. The low velocity impact response and damage performance of the bio-inspired composites with different coating thicknesses over a wide range of impact energies were investigated experimentally. The experimental results indicate that the introduction of the SBR/JNPs coating could regulate the energy absorption of BFRP laminate according to the impact energy levels, reducing and increasing the absorbed energy at low energy and high energy impacts, respectively. Furthermore, a numerical finite element (FE) model of the bio-inspired composite was also constructed to elucidate the damage mechanisms, which agrees well with the experiment results due to considering the plasticity of the filled coating. The simulation results demonstrate that SBR/JNPs coating is able to deconcentrate the impact load over a large area and dissipate impact energy by its own deformation. The developed strategy and investigation into the impact performance and damage mechanism provide insight into the development and application of BFRP laminates in transportation, aerospace, and defense fields.
口足动物趾棒的冲击表面具有纳米颗粒密集堆积在有机基质中的特点,可以保护底层复合材料结构免受强烈冲击载荷的影响。受仿生学的启发,提出了在复合材料表面引入高含量纳米粒子阻尼涂层的策略,以提高纤维增强聚合物(FRP)复合材料的冲击性能。在这项研究中,设计了一种由玄武岩纤维增强聚合物(BFRP)螺旋层压板和苯乙烯丁二烯橡胶(SBR)填充软硬分隔的Janus纳米颗粒(JNPs)的阻尼涂层组成的仿生复合材料。实验研究了不同涂层厚度的仿生复合材料在较宽冲击能量范围内的低速冲击响应和损伤性能。实验结果表明,SBR/JNPs涂层的引入可以根据冲击能量级别调节BFRP层合板的能量吸收,在低能和高能冲击时分别降低和增加吸收能量。此外,还建立了仿生复合材料的数值有限元模型来阐明其损伤机理,考虑了填充涂层的塑性,与实验结果吻合较好。仿真结果表明,SBR/JNPs涂层能够大面积分散冲击载荷,并通过自身变形耗散冲击能。对复合材料冲击性能和损伤机理的研究,为复合材料在交通运输、航空航天和国防等领域的发展和应用提供了新的思路。