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Computational Modeling of A Woven Fabric Composite Material

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Garnich, Dr. Mark Role :Text(marcrelator)
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Laramie, Wyoming
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2009-05-18

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A trend towards composite materials has been made because they are stiff and strong for how incredibly light they are. Simple composite structures have been modeled with some success. However, when the weave of the fibers in a composite material gets more complex the analysis gets significantly harder. The research project aimed at developing more effective methods for analyzing such complex materials. A graduate student has created a model of a complex composite weave while he continued work on improving the model analysis was preformed. The analysis approach involved breaking down the material into small volumes that retain the properties of the entire volume of material. The models have been developed on a computer and involve detailed representation of woven fiber. The objective was to obtain a good model of a particular composite that utilizes a triaxial weave reinforcement. The models produced stress and strain data that was used to validate a failure theory developed by the local small business, Firehole Technologies, Inc. This will provide a basis for the prediction of failure in many different structures and a better understanding in the material properties allowing for more productive material usage in all kinds of applications including aircraft and spacecraft. note
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composite materials

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triaxial weave reinforcement

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computational modeling

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Undergrauate Research Day 2009

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