Finite Element Analysis of Polymers and Composites
- 1st Edition - August 29, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Sathish Kumar Palaniappan, Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 0 8 7 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 0 8 6 - 0
Finite Element Analysis of Polymers and its Composites offers up-to-date and significant findings on the finite element analysis of polymers and its composite materials. It is imp… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFinite Element Analysis of Polymers and its Composites offers up-to-date and significant findings on the finite element analysis of polymers and its composite materials. It is important to point out that to date there are no books that have been published on this concept. Thus, academicians, researchers, scientists, engineers, and students in the similar field will benefit from this highly applications-oriented book that summarizes the experimental, mathematical, and numerical analysis of polymers and composite materials through the finite element method.
The book provides detailed and comprehensive information on mechanical properties, fatigue and creep behavior, thermal behavior, vibrational analysis, testing methods, and their modeling techniques. In addition, the book lists the main industrial sectors in which polymers and composite materials simulation is used, and their gains from it, including aeronautics, medical, aerospace, automotive, naval, energy, civil, sports, manufacturing, and even electronics.
- Expands knowledge about the finite element analysis of polymers and composite materials to broaden application range
- Presents an extensive survey of recent developments in research
- Offers advancements of finite element analysis of polymers and composite materials
- Written by leading experts in the field
- Provides cutting-edge, up-to-date research on the characterization, analysis, and modeling of polymeric composite materials
Graduate and post-graduate students, engineers, research scholars, scientists and faculty members in various universities and colleges.The proposed book will be an asset and reference source for researchers, engineers, and technologists working on the area of finite element analysis of polymers and its composites. Furthermore, it will also be useful to many industries and academicians to know about the structural integrity of polymers and its composite materials
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Introduction to the finite element analysis of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Classification of composites
- 1.3 Basics of finite element analysis
- 1.4 Observations on interphase characterization in the polymer composites using nanoscale indentation through finite element analysis
- 1.5 Finite element analysis on the fracture and impact behavior of polymer composites
- 1.6 Conclusion
- References
- 2. Polymer composites: types, processes, properties, and applications
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Types of polymers
- 2.3 Processing methods
- 2.4 Thermal and mechanical properties
- 2.5 Polymer composite applications
- 2.6 Conclusion
- References
- 3. Numerical analysis of static and dynamic response of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Numerical techniques
- 3.3 Commercial tools
- 3.4 Applications: Numerical simulation of low-velocity impact
- 3.5 Numerical prediction of the behavior of Jute−Polyester Composite tube under axial quasi-static and low velocity loading
- 3.6 Summary and conclusion
- References
- 4. Overview of impact performance of polymer composites using finite element analysis
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Finite element model for impact loading of composite laminate
- 4.3 Results and discussion
- 4.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 5. Finite element analysis for compression behavior of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Methodology
- 5.3 Results and discussion
- 5.4 Conclusion
- References
- 6. Overview on thermal deformation studies of polymer composites using finite element method
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Overview of finite element analysis: basic steps
- 6.3 Finite element of reinforced polymer composites
- 6.4 Finite element analysis of natural fiber-based polymer composites
- 6.5 FEA of linear thermal expansion coefficient of polymer composites
- 6.6 Conclusion
- References
- 7. Overview on characterization of shear properties using finite element analysis for polymer composites
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Short-beam shear tests of polymer composites
- 7.3 Finite element predictions of the shear response of square honeycomb
- 7.4 Finite element model for shear stress of functionally graded adhesive anchors
- 7.5 Finite element analysis of interfacial shear strength of aqueous-based polymer
- 7.6 Shear analysis in polymer matrix composites
- 7.7 Prediction of shear properties through finite element analysis of hybrid FRP
- 7.8 Interfacial shear strength of short fiber polymer composites
- 7.9 Interfacial shear strength of glass epoxy composite
- 7.10 Conclusion
- References
- 8. Investigation of fracture toughness analysis of polymer composites using finite element analysis
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Fracture mechanics
- 8.3 Finite element method for fracture toughness
- 8.4 Finite element analysis of polymer composites
- 8.5 Fracture modeling in fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- 8.6 Failure modeling of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- 8.7 Fracture toughness simulation
- 8.8 Conclusion
- References
- 9. Free and forced vibration analyses of glass fiber−reinforced polymer beam under nonuniform thermal environment
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Methodology
- 9.3 Results and discussions
- 9.4 Conclusions
- References
- 10. Configurational force-based creep crack growth modeling using finite element analysis in polymer composites
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Introduction to fracture mechanics
- 10.3 Fundamentals of linear elastic fracture mechanics
- 10.4 Configurational forces for large-scale bridging
- 10.5 Material model and numerical simulation of creep crack growth
- 10.6 Results and discussion
- References
- 11. Estimation of the effective mechanical properties of unidirectional fiber reinforced composites using machine learning
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Methodology
- 11.3 Results and discussions
- 11.4 Conclusion
- References
- 12. Active vibration control of laminated carbon nanotube-based polymer composite plates using finite element analysis
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Effective elastic properties of HFRC
- 12.3 Theoretical finite element formulation
- 12.4 Closed-loop model
- 12.5 Results and discussion
- 12.6 Conclusions
- References
- 13. Nonlinear frequency prediction of agglomerated CNT/porous polymer nanocomposite plates with magnetoelectric facings via hybrid finite element method–artificial neural network approach
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Materials and methods
- 13.3 Results and discussion
- 13.4 Conclusions
- References
- 14. Finite element analysis of seawater effect on mechanical strength of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Modeling of composite laminates
- 14.3 Effects of seawater on composites
- 14.4 Damage models in hostile environments
- 14.5 Modeling of seawater effect on mechanical strength
- 14.6 Concluding remarks
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 15. Finite element analysis of the slotted shear test specimen of natural fiber−reinforced composites
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Virtual slotted shear test setup for finite element analysis
- 15.3 Modeling of slotted shear test specimen for evaluating shear strength of BF/PLA composite
- 15.4 Results and discussions
- 15.5 Conclusions
- References
- 16. Influence of stacking sequence on impact damage resistance and residual strength for composite cylinder structures using FEM tool
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Numerical modeling
- 16.3 Impact damage tolerance and laminate configuration study
- 16.4 Validation of results
- 16.5 Numerical results
- 16.6 Conclusion
- References
- 17. Thermal conductivity of fiber reinforced composites: finite element approach
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Methodology
- 17.3 Experiment
- 17.4 Results and discussions
- 17.5 Conclusion
- References
- 18. Ballistic impact analysis of multilayered armour system using finite element analysis
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Multilayer armor systems
- 18.3 Testing of ballistic materials
- 18.4 Ballistic impact in multilayer armor system
- 18.5 Modeling of multilayer armor system
- 18.6 Ballistic impact analysis—case study
- 18.7 Summary
- References
- 19. Overview of finite element analysis of polymer composites using ABAQUS
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Application of finite element methods for polymers and composites
- 19.3 Damage mechanics
- 19.4 Conclusion
- References
- 20. Study of temperature-stimulated polymer composites using ABAQUS under transverse loading
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Dynamic mechanical properties
- 20.3 Background
- 20.4 Model parameter calculation
- 20.5 Finite element model
- 20.6 Results and discussion
- 20.7 Conclusions
- References
- 21. Finite element analysis of thermoset polymers and their composites: comparison with experimental results
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Structural analysis
- 21.3 Vibration and modal studies
- 21.4 Tribological studies
- 21.5 Concluding remarks and applications
- References
- 22. Finite element analysis of thermoplastic polymers: comparison with experimental results
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Classification of thermoplastic polymer
- 22.3 Finite element analysis
- 22.4 Design of experiment and optimization
- 22.5 Finite element analysis of thermoplastic polymer
- 22.6 Applications
- 22.7 Conclusion
- References
- 23. Finite element analysis of polymeric materials in day-to-day applications
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Fundamentals of finite element analysis
- 23.3 Material models for polymeric materials
- 23.4 Applications of finite element analysis in polymeric materials
- 23.5 Case studies
- 23.6 Future directions and challenges
- 23.7 Conclusion
- References
- 24. Finite element analysis of polymeric materials for industrial applications
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Automobile industry
- 24.3 Biomedical industry
- 24.4 Manufacturing industry
- 24.5 Aerospace industry
- 24.6 Conclusion
- References
- 25. Carbon nanotube–based nanocomposite for effective electromagnetic interference shielding in aerospace applications: A finite element study
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Methodology
- 25.3 Results and discussion
- 25.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 26. Finite element analysis of wood polymer composites
- Abstract
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 Finite element analysis
- 26.3 Finite element analysis of polymer matrix composites
- 26.4 An overview of finite element analysis of wood−polymer composites
- 26.5 Representative volume element modeling and analysis of natural and wood polymer composites
- 26.6 Applications
- 26.7 Conclusions
- References
- 27. Finite element analysis of the polymer composites for shape memory applications
- Abstract
- 27.1 Introduction
- 27.2 Calculation of model parameters
- 27.3 Case study
- 27.4 Conclusion
- References
- 28. Application of the finite element method in the analysis of polymer composites
- Abstract
- 28.1 Introduction
- 28.2 Finite element analysis of polymeric composites
- 28.3 Numerical models
- 28.4 Conclusion
- References
- 29. Applications of nonlinear failure theories in the finite element simulations of fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composite performance
- Abstract
- 29.1 Introduction to failure theories in composite materials
- 29.2 Advanced nonlinear failure theories
- 29.3 Strength ratio
- 29.4 Linear finite element analysis
- 29.5 Nonlinear finite element analysis
- 29.6 Applicability of failure theories in finite element nonlinear applications
- 29.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 30. Case studies on finite element method for performance analysis of polymer-based gear applications
- Abstract
- 30.1 Introduction
- 30.2 Analytical approach
- 30.3 Numerical approach based on finite element analysis
- 30.4 Experimental practice
- 30.5 Result and discussion
- 30.6 Experimental results and their correlation with finite element analysis
- 30.7 Conclusion
- References
- 31. Finite element based empirical numerical hybrid approach for determining the thermo-mechanical properties of natural fibers
- Abstract
- 31.1 Introduction
- 31.2 Methodology
- 31.3 Results and discussions
- 31.4 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 29, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 820
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443140877
- eBook ISBN: 9780443140860
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Sathish Kumar Palaniappan
Dr. Sathish Kumar Palaniappan, Research Scientist (Specialist 2). Natural Composites Research Group Lab, The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand
Affiliations and expertise
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, ThailandRL
Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan
Dr. Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan is currently working as a Professor at Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. His research areas of interest include Polymer biocomposites, biofibers and bio fillers, testing and characterization of fibers and composites.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Alliance University, Bengaluru, IndiaSR
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Principal Research Scientist, Associate Professor, and Advisor at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, and completed postdoctoral research at KMUTNB. An Associate Editor for Heliyon (Elsevier) and Frontier Materials, he has reviewed for 200+ journals and edited 45 books. With 350+ publications and 25,000+ citations, he is among Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists (2019–2022). His research focuses on natural fiber composites and advanced materials. He has received multiple international awards and patents.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Research Scientist/Associate Professor , Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, ThailandSS
Suchart Siengchin
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science from German universities and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kaiserslautern. He completed postdoctoral research at Kaiserslautern and Purdue University. A full professor at KMUTNB, he has received multiple Outstanding Researcher Awards. His research focuses on polymer processing and composite materials. He has authored over 350 journal articles and edited 30 books. Recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2020–2024), he also serves as Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB IJAST.
Affiliations and expertise
President, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), ThailandRead Finite Element Analysis of Polymers and Composites on ScienceDirect