Mechanical Engineering ETDs

Publication Date

Fall 11-14-2023

Abstract

With the advancement of computational capabilities, there is growing interest in
developing intricate models for composite materials. This has been historically chal-
lenging due to the multifaceted interactions and failure mechanisms of these materi-
als. Multiscale modeling holds promise for predicting the intricate dynamics of such
materials. A foundational understanding of their microscale behaviors is critical, par-
ticularly the interfacial interactions between the fiber and matrix. This study delves
into the influence of fiber volume fraction (FVF) on fiber pull-out tests, focusing
on the impact of neighboring fibers across different geometries and the underlying
cohesive properties.

Keywords

carbon fiber, internal state variable, fiber volume fraction

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

Dr. Yu-Lin Shen

Second Committee Member

Dr. Heng Zuo

Third Committee Member

Mr. Niccoli Scalice

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

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