Characterisation and Modelling of Continuous-Discontinuous Sheet Moulding Compound Composites for Structural Applications
Characterisation and Modelling of Continuous-Discontinuous Sheet Moulding Compound Composites for Structural Applications

Author: Trauth, Anna

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2020-12-11

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 3731509504

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The main objective of this work is to significantly deepen the understanding of the material and the structural behaviour of continuous-discontinuous SMC composites, following a holistic approach to investigate microscopic aspects, macroscopic mechanical behaviour as well as failure evolution at the coupon, structure and component level. In addition, criteria to evaluate the effect of hybridisation are introduced and modelling approaches are presented and discussed.

Thermomechanical Modeling and Experimental Characterization of Sheet Molding Compound Composites
Thermomechanical Modeling and Experimental Characterization of Sheet Molding Compound Composites

Author: Lang, Juliane

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2023-06-28

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 3731512327

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The aim of this work is to model and experimentally characterize the anisotropic material behavior of SMC composites on the macroscale with consideration of the microstructure. Temperature-dependent thermoelastic behavior and failure behavior are modeled and the corresponding material properties are determined experimentally. Additionally, experimental biaxial damage investigations are performed. A parameter identification merges modeling and experiments and validates the models.

Multiscale Modeling of Curing and Crack Propagation in Fiber-Reinforced Thermosets
Multiscale Modeling of Curing and Crack Propagation in Fiber-Reinforced Thermosets

Author: Schöller, Lukas

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2024-03-15

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 3731513404

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During the production of fiber-reinforced thermosets, the resin material undergoes a reaction that can lead to damage. A two-stage polymerization reaction is modeled using molecular dynamics and evaluations of the system including a fiber surface are performed. In addition, a phase-field model for crack propagation in heterogeneous systems is derived. This model is able to predict crack growth where established models fail. Finally, the model is used to predict crack formation during curing.

Dynamic Model-based Analysis of Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Gas Diffusion Electrodes
Dynamic Model-based Analysis of Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Gas Diffusion Electrodes

Author: Röhe, Maximilian

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2024-01-09

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 3731512343

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In this work, the first simulation model of oxygen depolarized cathodes (ODC), which are silver catalyst-based gas diffusion electrodes, is presented that considers the phase equilibrium of the gas-liquid interface and structure-related inhomogeneities in electrolyte distribution. By means of the model it has been identified that mass transport of water and ions in the liquid phase is a crucial factor for electrode performance and how it is influenced by the electrode structure.

Deep material networks for efficient scale-bridging in thermomechanical simulations of solids
Deep material networks for efficient scale-bridging in thermomechanical simulations of solids

Author: Gajek, Sebastian

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2023-08-25

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 3731512785

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We investigate deep material networks (DMN). We lay the mathematical foundation of DMNs and present a novel DMN formulation, which is characterized by a reduced number of degrees of freedom. We present a efficient solution technique for nonlinear DMNs to accelerate complex two-scale simulations with minimal computational effort. A new interpolation technique is presented enabling the consideration of fluctuating microstructure characteristics in macroscopic simulations.

Application of Data Mining and Machine Learning Methods to Industrial Heat Treatment Processes for Hardness Prediction
Application of Data Mining and Machine Learning Methods to Industrial Heat Treatment Processes for Hardness Prediction

Author: Lingelbach, Yannick

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2024-07-24

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 3731513528

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This work presents a data mining framework applied to industrial heattreatment (bainitization and case hardening) aiming to optimize processes and reduce costs. The framework analyses factors such as material, production line, and quality assessment for preprocessing, feature extraction, and drift corrections. Machine learning is employed to devise robust prediction strategies for hardness. Its implementation in an industry pilot demonstrates the economic benefits of the framework. - This work presents a data mining framework applied to industrial heattreatment (bainitization and case hardening) aiming to optimize processes and reduce costs. The framework analyses factors such as material, production line, and quality assessment for preprocessing, feature extraction, and drift corrections. Machine learning is employed to devise robust prediction strategies for hardness. Its implementation in an industry pilot demonstrates the economic benefits of the framework.

Material Forming
Material Forming

Author: Anna Carla Araujo

Publisher: Materials Research Forum LLC

Published: 2024-05-20

Total Pages: 2957

ISBN-13: 164490313X

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These ESAFORM 2024 conference proceedings cover a wide range of topics: Additive manufacturing; Composites forming processes; Extrusion and drawing; Forging and rolling; Formability of metallic materials; Friction and wear in metal forming; Incremental and sheet metal forming; Innovative joining by forming technologies; Optimization and inverse analysis in forming; Machining, Cutting and severe plastic deformation processes; Material behavior modelling; New and advanced numerical strategies for material forming; Non-conventional processes; Polymer processing and thermomechanical properties; Sustainability on material forming. Keywords: WAAM Technology, Fused deposition Modeling (FDM), Fiber Composite Printers, Ultrasonic Powder Atomization, Finite Element Modeling (FEM), Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF), Rapid Prototyping in Additive Manufacturing, Directed Energy Deposition (DED), GTAW Droplet Deposition, Deep Learning, Thermoplastic Pultrusion, Textile Reinforcements, Thermoforming Simulation, New Sustainable Materials, Non-Crimp Fabrics, CFRP Scraps, PEEK Composites, Thermoplastic Sheets, Flax/PP Composites.

Microstructure generation and micromechanical modeling of sheet molding compound composites
Microstructure generation and micromechanical modeling of sheet molding compound composites

Author: Görthofer, Johannes

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2022-09-13

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 373151205X

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Wir präsentieren einen Algorithmus zur schnellen Erzeugung von SMC Mikrostrukturen hoher Güte, durch Verwendung einer exakten Schließung und eines quasi-zufälligen Samplings. Darüber hinaus stellen wir ein modulares Framework zur Modellierung anisotroper Schädigung vor. Unser Konzept der Extraktionstensoren und Schädigungsfunktionen ermöglicht die Beschreibung komplexer Vorgänge. Darüber hinaus schlagen wir einen ganzheitlichen Multiskalenansatz zur Bestimmung anisotroper Versagenskriterien vor. - We introduce an algorithm that allows for a fast generation of SMC composite microstructures. An exact closure approximation and a quasi-random orientation sampling ensure high fidelity. Furthermore, we present a modular framework for anisotropic damage evolution. Our concept of extraction tensors and damage-hardening functions enables the description of complex damage-degradation. In addition, we propose a holistic multiscale approach for constructing anisotropic failure criteria.

Structure evolution in tribological interfaces studied by multilayer model alloys
Structure evolution in tribological interfaces studied by multilayer model alloys

Author: Cihan, Ebru

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2020-10-21

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 3731509997

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Recent studies of deformation mechanisms of metals and alloys pioneer the better investigation of the friction and wear behavior of materials with well-defined initial microstructures. Within this scope, in this work, the effect of sub-surface deformations on the resulting friction and wear behavior has been searched by means of a systematic experimental study on Au-Ni metallic multilayer model alloy system.