Micromechanics of high-rate loaded composite media

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 Dr A Soleiman-Fallah
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In a composite ply the nature of wave propagation is closely associated with the
alignment of bres (for the unidirectional case) and warp and weft arrangements
(for the woven case) among other parameters, e.g. bre volumetric fraction, relative
bre-matrix moduli, etc. As wave propagation characteristics in a laminated
composite depend on features of wave motion in a single ply which in its own right
is contingent upon the degree of re ection and refraction of elastic waves from bre-
matrix interface zone the study of micromechanics of mechanism of wave
propagation is essential in acquisition of understanding of related phenomena
(stress wave patterns, damage and fracture, etc.). It is thus important to acquire the
knowledge of the latter, as a logical antecedent, for the former to transpire.
Geometric alterations may be introduced in bres to increase bre-matrix interface
fracture energy and strength through interlocking mechanisms. Wave re ection and
refraction due to impedance mismatch and curvature will also form an interesting
part of the study. These will also render it possible to manipulate wave propagation
as required. Thus it would be interesting to look into wave propagation in such
structures from a micromechanical viewpoint.

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