Material Variability across the Scales in Unidirectional Composites - Virtual Material Characterisation under Longitudinal Tension KU Leuven
Their high stiffness, strength and low density make composite materials an excellent choice for lightweight structural components. However, the high performance of these materials comes at the cost of complex mechanical characterisation, certification and design. For this reason, composite components are often designed applying large safety factors, limiting their lightweight potential. Virtual testing is a cheaper and faster alternative to ...