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A deep learning and finite element approach for exploration of inverse structure–property designs of lightweight hybrid composites
Sanjida Ferdousi, Zoriana Demchuk, Wonbong Choi, Rigoberto C. Advincula, Yijie Jiang
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119179
基于深度学习和有限元的轻量化混合复合材料逆结构性能设计研究
Hybrid composites have important applications, such as high-performance and lightweight materials in aerospace and automotive industries. Hybrid composites utilize the synergy of diverse fillers to achieve desired material properties, but usually have more complicated microstructures. While topology optimization can optimize a particular property, designing hybrid composites for customized mechanical performances, e.g. full-range stress–strain curve, remains challenging. Here, a computational framework that integrated finite element analysis (FEA) and artificial intelligence (AI) methods of Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks (cGAN) deep learning and transfer learning was developed to establish inverse structure–property relationships and design tailor-made hybrid composites. Based on FEA-generated datasets of hybrid fiber-particle–matrix microstructures and theircorresponding full-range stress–strain curves, a cGAN architecture was trained to generate tailored microstructures and establish structure–property relationships. Similarity in microstructural features and well-matched stress–strain curves based on the AI-generated composites were achieved. Transfer learning was used to expand the pre-trained model for designing different materials systems.
混合复合材料具有重要的应用,例如在航空航天和汽车工业中的高性能和轻质材料。杂化复合材料利用不同填料的协同作用来达到所需的材料性能,但通常具有更复杂的微观结构。虽然拓扑优化可以优化特定的性能,但设计混合复合材料的定制力学性能,例如全范围应力-应变曲线,仍然具有挑战性。本文开发了一个集成了有限元分析(FEA)和人工智能(AI)方法、条件生成对抗网络(cGAN)、深度学习和迁移学习的计算框架,以建立逆结构-性能关系并设计量身定制的混合复合材料。基于有限元生成的纤维-颗粒-基质混合微结构数据集及其相应的全范围应力-应变曲线,训练cGAN架构生成定制微结构并建立结构-性能关系。人工智能生成的复合材料在微观结构特征上具有相似性,应力-应变曲线匹配良好。利用迁移学习扩展预训练模型,设计不同的材料系统。
Spiderweb-inspired flexible mesh composites with excellent impact resistance, sensing performance and flame retardancy
Aolin Yang, Lele Liu, Chaoyu Chen, Zhijia Dong, Pibo Ma
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119187
蛛网启发的柔性网格复合材料具有优异的抗冲击性,传感性能和阻燃性
Mesh materials, due to their unique structure and excellent performance, are widely used, especially spiderweb structural materials, which have garnered significant attention. Besides requiring lightweight, flexibility, and excellent mechanical performance, intelligence and multifunctionality are also crucial development directions for mesh. In this study, we propose a novel spiderweb-inspired mesh composite (MSTFs/mesh) with excellent impact resistance, sensing performance and flame retardancy. The composite features a knotless mesh with a spiderweb-like topology, fabricated through braiding and knitting techniques, serving as the structural body, complemented by functional layers of shear thickening fluid containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Yarn pull-out and bursting tests revealed that the maximum resistance forces of the MSTFs/mesh are 144 N and 3516 N respectively, which are 11.2 times and 1.58 times higher than those of the neat mesh. The topology of the spider web and the shear thickening fluid provide the mesh composite with outstanding impact resistance, capable of withstanding an impact energy of 50 J. The incorporation of MWCNTs imparts sensing capabilities to the composite. Furthermore, the mesh composite retains its structural integrity after 40 s of burning on an alcohol lamp flame, demonstrating excellent flame retardancy and thermal stability. This advanced multifunctional mesh composite offers valuable insights into the design of next-generation mesh materials, promising extensive applications in protection engineering and beyond.
网状材料以其独特的结构和优异的性能得到了广泛的应用,尤其是网状结构材料受到了广泛的关注。除了要求轻量化、柔性化和优异的机械性能外,智能化和多功能性也是网格的重要发展方向。在这项研究中,我们提出了一种新型的蜘蛛网网状复合材料(MSTFs/mesh),具有优异的抗冲击、传感性能和阻燃性能。这种复合材料的特点是网状结构的无结网,通过编织和编织技术制成,作为结构体,辅以含有多壁碳纳米管的剪切增稠流体的功能层。纱线拉拔和爆破试验表明,MSTFs/网的最大阻力分别为144 N和3516 N,分别是纯网的11.2倍和1.58倍。蜘蛛网的拓扑结构和剪切增稠流体使网状复合材料具有出色的抗冲击性,能够承受50 j的冲击能量。MWCNTs的加入使复合材料具有传感能力。此外,网状复合材料在酒精灯火焰上燃烧40 s后仍保持其结构完整性,表现出优异的阻燃性和热稳定性。这种先进的多功能网状复合材料为下一代网状材料的设计提供了有价值的见解,有望在防护工程及其他领域得到广泛应用。
Homogeneous and functionally graded piezoelectric structure analysis with finite block method
X.B. Yan, S.M. Liu, P.H. Wen, J. Sladek, V. Sladek
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119188
基于有限块法的均匀和功能梯度压电结构分析
In this paper, the functionally graded structures are investigated by using the partial differential matrix of the finite block method with Lagrange polynomial interpolation. A discrete scheme is proposed first time to solve the two- and three-dimensional piezoelectric coupling problems. The nodal values of the displacements and electric potential are evaluated by solving a set of linear algebraic equations established from the governing equations and boundary conditions of the piezoelectric problems. The dynamic responses of the layered piezoelectric problems are solved either in Laplace transform domain with Durbin’s inverse technique or in time domain Houbolt method. Several numerical examples are given to investigate 2D homogeneous and functionally graded material structures vibration under actuator voltage. In addition, the influence of three kinds of boundary condition on the maximum deflection is also studied in order to control the piezoelectric integrated structure by applying actuator voltage to the upper and lower surfaces of the piezoelectric layer. Three-dimensional static and dynamic analysis in piezoelectric materials are also carried out in this paper. By comparing with both analytical solutions and numerical solutions by COMSOL, the results show high accuracy and convergence.
本文利用有限块法的偏微分矩阵和拉格朗日多项式插值,研究了功能梯度结构。首次提出了求解二维和三维压电耦合问题的离散格式。通过求解由压电问题的控制方程和边界条件建立的一组线性代数方程,求出了位移和电势的节点值。层状压电问题的动力响应可以在Laplace变换域用Durbin逆法求解,也可以在时域用Houbolt法求解。给出了二维均质和功能梯度材料结构在致动器电压作用下的振动数值算例。此外,还研究了三种边界条件对最大挠度的影响,以便通过在压电层的上下表面施加致动器电压来控制压电集成结构。本文还对压电材料进行了三维静、动态分析。通过COMSOL的解析解和数值解的比较,结果显示出较高的精度和收敛性。
Enhancing shear strength of adhesive joint of high modulus CFRP with UV picosecond laser texturing technique
Chunyang Zhao, Weisheng Yan, Jiayan Sun, Feifan Zhao, Zhenhua Ma, Jianguo Lei
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119190
UV皮秒激光变形技术提高高模量CFRP粘接接头抗剪强度
High modulus carbon fiber reinforced polymer (HM-CFRP) is widely employed in the aerospace industry due to its high strength and lightweight characteristics. However, enhancing the bonding strength of adhesive joints remains a challenge. To improve the adhesive strength of HM-CFRP, the present study introduced a UV picosecond laser ring-texturing technique and investigated its effectiveness and the underlying mechanisms of strength enhancement. The maximum shear strength was obtained at a laser power of 1.9 W, as the carbon fibers of the HM-CFRP could be exposed and maintained their integrity. An increase in hydrophilic functional groups on the HM-CFRP surface after laser treatment was observed by FTIR technique. By using appropriate geometric parameters of the ablation area, the surface hydrophilicity and the adhesive strength of HM-CFRP were improved. The difference in bonding strength between different textures was investigated. The result shows that the bonding strength of the circle-ring texture improved by 64 % (18.24 MPa to 29.91 MPa) improvement compared with the untreated ones. By analyzing the failure interfaces and performing a simulation analysis, the ring-texturing mechanism improved the boding strength by impeding crack propagation and reducing the peeling force
高模量碳纤维增强聚合物(HM-CFRP)以其高强度、轻量化的特点在航空航天工业中得到了广泛的应用。然而,如何提高粘接接头的粘接强度仍然是一个难题。为了提高HM-CFRP的粘接强度,本研究引入了一种紫外皮秒激光环织构技术,并对其有效性和增强强度的机制进行了研究。当激光功率为1.9 W时,HM-CFRP材料的抗剪强度最大,其碳纤维可以被暴露并保持完整。FTIR技术观察到激光处理后HM-CFRP表面亲水性官能团增加。通过选择合适的烧蚀区域几何参数,提高了HM-CFRP的表面亲水性和粘接强度。研究了不同织构间结合强度的差异。结果表明,与未经处理的织构相比,圆环织构的结合强度提高了64 %(18.24 MPa ~ 29.91 MPa)。通过对失效界面的分析和仿真分析,圆环织构机制通过阻碍裂纹扩展和减小剥离力提高了粘结强度
Evaluating the elastic wave speed in heterogeneous materials and structures: A concurrent multiscale modeling approach
Heng Zhang, Ang Zhao, Zhe Liu, Lu Meng, Liuyang Zhang, Pei Li
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119193
评估非均质材料和结构中的弹性波速:一种同步多尺度建模方法
Elastic wave speed is significant for studying materials’ dynamic behavior, and usually evaluated using the classical equations c = E / ρ or c = λ + 2 μ / ρ especially for homogeneous isotropic materials. However, these analytical methods may not be suitable for heterogeneous materials and structures, while the direct numerical simulation (DNS) using finite element method requires a huge number of elements which leads to unmanageable computational cost. To this end, the Direct Finite Element Square (DFE2) method was used to simulate the elastic wave propagation in heterogeneous materials and structures, whereby it was proposed that both meso-scale stress and density should be scaled in the DFE2 method to accurately predict the wave transmission time in heterogeneous materials. Also, it was found that DFE2 method generally predicts a higher elastic wave speed due to the unrealistic wave transmission in the macro-element at the impact end, and the error can be reduced by refining the macro-elements. Simulation of several heterogenous materials such as fiber reinforced polymer composites, anisotropic cellular structures and density-gradient porous panels show that the DFE2 method can capture the elastic wave speed in 2D heterogeneous materials and structures more accurately compared to classical estimation equations, whereby the DNS result was used as reference. Moreover, the DFE2 method exhibits a high computational efficiency, i.e., more than 10 times higher than DNS, and can be easily implemented using available features in commercial software. This implies the valuable potential of the DFE2 method in evaluating the elastic wave speed in heterogeneous materials and structures.
弹性波速对于研究材料的动力学行为具有重要意义,特别是对于均匀各向同性材料,通常使用经典方程c = E / ρ或c = λ + 2 μ / ρ来计算。然而,这些分析方法可能不适合非均质材料和结构,而使用有限元方法的直接数值模拟(DNS)需要大量的单元,导致计算成本难以管理。为此,采用直接有限元平方法(Direct Finite Element Square, DFE2)对弹性波在非均质材料和结构中的传播进行模拟,提出在DFE2方法中应同时对细观尺度应力和密度进行缩放,以准确预测波在非均质材料中的传播时间。同时,由于冲击端宏观单元中存在不真实的波传播,DFE2方法通常预测出较高的弹性波速,通过对宏观单元进行细化可以减小误差。对纤维增强聚合物复合材料、各向异性细胞结构和密度梯度多孔板等多种非均质材料的模拟结果表明,与经典估计方程相比,DFE2方法可以更准确地捕获二维非均质材料和结构中的弹性波速,并以此作为参考。此外,DFE2方法具有较高的计算效率,即比DNS高10倍以上,并且可以很容易地利用商业软件中的可用功能实现。这意味着DFE2方法在评估非均质材料和结构中的弹性波速方面具有宝贵的潜力。
Polymer-based composites for electromagnetic interference shielding: principles, fabrication, and applications
De Li, Cheng Dong, Ai Ping Zhang, Hai Lan Lin, Bi You Peng, Ke Yang Ni, Ke Cheng Yang, Jun Bian, Dai Qiang Chen
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108927
电磁干扰屏蔽用聚合物基复合材料:原理、制造和应用
With the rapid development of science and technology, electronic devices have been widely used, and the resulting severe electromagnetic interference and radiation have caused serious impacts on people’s physical health and environmental safety. In order to solve these problems, the researches of electromagnetic shielding materials have flourished. This review discusses recent advances in polymer-based electromagnetic interference shielding composites, with a focus on structural designs (e.g., porous, layered architectures), functional fillers (e.g., carbon nanotubes, graphene), and polymer matrices (e.g., epoxy resins, polyurethanes). Representative processing techniques such as solution blending, melt blending, and 3D printing are also examined. A closed-loop research framework of “performance requirements – mechanism of action – material design – performance validation” is finally proposed to guide material selection and optimize multi-scale design. The review is expected to highlight future application prospects and to provide an innovative methodology for developing next-generation high-performance shielding composite materials.
随着科学技术的飞速发展,电子设备得到了广泛的应用,由此产生的严重的电磁干扰和辐射对人们的身体健康和环境安全造成了严重的影响。为了解决这些问题,电磁屏蔽材料的研究蓬勃发展。本文讨论了聚合物基电磁干扰屏蔽复合材料的最新进展,重点关注结构设计(如多孔、分层结构)、功能填料(如碳纳米管、石墨烯)和聚合物基体(如环氧树脂、聚氨酯)。代表性的加工技术,如溶液混合,熔融混合和3D打印也进行了检查。最后提出了“性能要求-作用机理-材料设计-性能验证”的闭环研究框架,指导材料选择和优化多尺度设计。该综述有望突出未来的应用前景,并为开发下一代高性能屏蔽复合材料提供一种创新的方法。
Mechanical characterisation and interfacial analysis of continuous flax fibre reinforced unidirectional green composites using filament winding
G. Ronconi, A. Behrens, R. Hirschberg, M. Zanelli, N. Graupner, J. Müssig, P. Russo, F. Mollica, V. Mazzanti
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108940
长丝缠绕连续亚麻纤维增强单向绿色复合材料力学特性及界面分析
Plant fibre-reinforced biobased thermoplastics (also known as “green composites”) are interesting materials from the point of view of eco-sustainability but still have problems of lower mechanical properties and difficult processability when compared to other more common composite materials, such as continuous glass or carbon fibre-reinforced thermosets. In this paper, unidirectional green composite laminae made of flax fibre-reinforced polylactide (PLA) were obtained through film stacking together with a filament winding process followed by a hot compaction phase. This technique permits to apply pretensioning on the flax rovings before hot compaction to limit possible misalignment. Interfacial properties measurement, analysis of fracture surfaces and a complete tensile mechanical characterisation were performed to evaluate the effectiveness of this procedure. The results showed that a structural composite in the longitudinal direction (∼170 MPa strength) can be obtained that has a low void content, an adequate fibre–matrix macro-impregnation and a limited dispersion in mechanical properties due to the limited fibre misalignment.
从生态可持续性的角度来看,植物纤维增强生物基热塑性塑料(也称为“绿色复合材料”)是一种有趣的材料,但与其他更常见的复合材料(如连续玻璃或碳纤维增强热固性材料)相比,仍然存在机械性能较低和难以加工的问题。本文以亚麻纤维增强聚乳酸(PLA)为材料,通过薄膜叠加、长丝缠绕、热压成型等工艺制备了单向绿色复合材料。这种技术允许在热压实之前对亚麻粗纱施加预紧力,以限制可能的不对中。界面性能测量,断裂面分析和完整的拉伸力学表征进行了评估该程序的有效性。结果表明,在纵向上(~ 170 MPa强度)可以得到一种结构复合材料,该复合材料具有低孔隙含量、充足的纤维基质宏观浸渍和有限的纤维错位导致的机械性能分散。
Effect of specimen surface area on through-thickness electrical conductivity in unidirectional CFRP laminates with interlayers
Keiji Ogi, Ryotaro Ozaki, Koichi Mizukami
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108943
试样表面积对单向夹层CFRP复合材料通厚电导率的影响
The through-thickness electrical conductivities of unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced plastic laminates with interlayers were measured for varying surface areas, and the resulting variability was systematically examined. One large laminate specimen was cut into smaller pieces (divided in half up to 8 times), and the conductivity of each specimen was sequentially measured to examine spatial variations. The variability of the through-thickness conductivity increased with decreasing specimen surface area because of the inhomogeneous distribution of conductive paths in the interlayer, whereas the average conductivity remained approximately constant, except for very small specimens. A probability density function was used to model the conductivity variability with specimen surface area, showing a shift from a log-normal distribution to a normal distribution as surface area increased. In addition, the effect of the number of layers on through-thickness conductivity was discussed.
测量了具有夹层的单向碳纤维增强塑料层压板在不同表面积下的通厚电导率,并对其变异性进行了系统的检测。将一个大的层压试样切成更小的块(分成两半最多8次),并依次测量每个试样的电导率以检查空间变化。由于层间导电路径的不均匀分布,随着试样表面积的减小,通厚电导率的变异性增大,而除了非常小的试样外,平均电导率基本保持不变。使用概率密度函数来模拟电导率随试样表面积的变化,随着表面积的增加,电导率从对数正态分布向正态分布转变。此外,还讨论了层数对通厚电导率的影响。
Roles of Recycled Concrete Powder on the Properties of Alkali-Activated Slag: Reaction Products and Microstructure Development
Yuwei Ma, Jihao Gong, Xiaowei Ouyang, Zongjin Li, Hao Wang, Jiyang Fu
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112493
再生混凝土粉对碱渣性能的影响:反应产物及微观结构发展
This study investigated the potential utilization of recycled concrete powders (RCP), obtained from demolished old buildings as precursors to produce alkali-activated slag (AAS). These RCPs contained significantly higher amounts of SiO2 and CaCO3 while low level of hydration products, thus limiting their potential application for high substitution in Portland cement-based materials. The present study examined the influence of RCP on the heat evolution, reaction product, pore structure, and mechanical strength of the AAS-RCP system. The results revealed that the incorporation of RCP delayed the alkali-activated reaction at the early age. At later ages (28 days), however, the reactive silica and calcium components in RCP gradually dissolved, facilitating the formation of gel phases with high silicate polymerization and contributing to a higher gel pore volume. Additionally, a zeolite-like product, i.e., gismondine, was identified in AAS-RCP. As a result, AAS-RCP exhibited satisfactory mechanical properties at 28 days even with a high RCP addition. The present study demonstrated the promising potential of large-scale incorporation of RCP with alkali-activation technology in producing low-carbon concrete.
本研究探讨了从废弃旧建筑中获得的再生混凝土粉(RCP)作为生产碱活性渣(AAS)的前驱体的潜在利用潜力。这些rcp含有大量的SiO2和CaCO3,而水化产物含量较低,因此限制了它们在硅酸盐水泥基材料中的高替代应用潜力。研究了RCP对AAS-RCP体系的热演化、反应产物、孔隙结构和机械强度的影响。结果表明,RCP的掺入延缓了早期碱活化反应的发生。然而,在后期(28天),RCP中的活性二氧化硅和钙组分逐渐溶解,促进了高硅酸盐聚合的凝胶相的形成,并有助于更高的凝胶孔体积。此外,在AAS-RCP中鉴定了一种类似沸石的产物,即吉斯蒙丁。结果表明,AAS-RCP在高RCP添加量的情况下,28天的力学性能也令人满意。本研究表明,将RCP与碱活化技术大规模结合生产低碳混凝土具有广阔的潜力。