Finite element micromechanical modelling of unidirectional fibre-reinforced metal-matrix composites

Typical finite element formulations and models for unidirectional composite materials are reviewed. The application of micromechanical finite element analysis to the modelling of unidirectional fibre-reinforced metal-matrix composites is demonstrated by presenting some studies from recent publications. It is shown that while analytical models offer a simple tool for obtaining the overall response of composites, finite element analysis provides more accurate and detailed characterisation of composite properties for complicated geometries and constituent property variations. Various effects that influence the stress/strain response and fibre/matrix deformation of composites are studied through modelling. These effects include the fibre coating and reaction layer, fibre shape and distribution, metallurgical and environmental factors, stress distributions and damage. It is demonstrated that the properties and constituent phase interaction of metal-matrix composites are best modelled by finite element analysis. It is emphasized that in order to obtain good predictions, the models must be coupled with first-hand characterisations of the constituent phases and their interactions, including the thermal history of the specimens.     

Micromechanical characterisation of fibre/matrix interfaces

Theoretical analyses for the single fibre pull-out and push-out models under monotonic loading are given which are based on a shear-lag analysis in a fracture mechanics approach considering non-constant friction at the debonded interface as a result of fibre Poisson contraction (or expansion). The solutions allow the determination of typical fibre/matrix interfacial properties such as the interfacial fracture toughness, G_ic, the coefficient of friction, μ, and the residual clamping stress, q₀. Under cyclic loading the interfacial properties are expected to degrade as a result of repetitive abrasion, and a power law function is assumed between μ and the number of elapsed cycles, N. However, G_ic is assumed to be unaffected and a fracture mechanics based debond criterion is derived for the relationship between the external applied stress, the debond length and the reduced friction coefficient for both fibre pull-out and fibre push-out. In addition, the relative displacements between the free fibre end and the matrix top are obtained for cyclic fatigue when the fibre is loaded and unloaded. A relationship obtained for the protrusion (or intrusion) length in fibre pull-out (or push-out) experiments allows the severity of the interface frictional degradation to be evaluated and characterised. Similarities and differences in the frictional degradation behaviour between fibre pull-out and push-out are also identified.     

影响磁式TIMS测量准确度的主要因素

测量准确度是热电离质谱 ( TIMS)的重要指标 ,对于使用年限较长的 TIMS,造成准确度下降的因素很多 ,分析判断更复杂。为了准确、系统地了解其中的主要原因 ,本文从 TIMS的基本工作原理出发 ,对影响测量准确度的主要因素 ,如离子束的角分散、能量分散、电磁场稳定性、多接收器的形变和位移、电子倍增器的衰老和放大器增益的差异等及相应的解决办法作了较深入的探讨     

粉末布法制备SiC/Ti基复合材料

用粉末布法制备了低成本SiC/Ti基复合材料.结果表明,采用合适的轧制参数即可容易地获得厚度合适、均匀的粉末布;热失重分析和热解残余物分析指出用来制备粉末布的有机粘结剂的去除过程分成两个阶段,合理除气后,基本没有残余物.使用真空热压工艺制备的SiC/Ti基复合材料,纤维分布基本均匀,纤维与基体的界面结合良好.     

ADSS光缆的力学计算

介绍了ADSS光缆的力学计算，给出了光缆弧垂、张力、应变和悬长等计算公式，并对普遍采用的“悬链线”和“抛物线”两种计算方法加以比较。     

涤纶超细仿麂皮织物染整实践

介绍了涤纶超细仿麂皮织物的染整加工工艺，重点分析了前处理、染色等关键工序，并给出了具体工艺参数。     

工频电场对ADSS光缆特性的影响

随着电压等级的不断提高,超高压输电线路发展非常迅速.但是这些架空输电线路在运行时,附近存在较高的电场,对周围物体和公用走廊的其它线路会产生影响.电压等级越高,产生的电场影响越大.输电线路产生的电场越来越受到人们的重视.尤其是对于超高压输电线路,由于在电力铁塔上同塔悬挂全介质自承式光缆(ADSS),因此分析工频电场对ADSS光缆特性的影响非常必要.     

基于B点磁探针膛内电枢电弧长度与速度分布测量的计算机控制系统的研究

基于B点磁探针的测量原理，建立了电磁轨道炮膛内三维等离子体电枢电弧长度和电弧运动速度测量的数学模型，通过对该模型的分析给出了用于测量膛内电枢电弧长度和运动速度分布的相应推论。开发了用于测量膛内等离子体电枢电弧长度和速度的多通道计算机控制诊断系统，并进行了相应的试验研究。     

Short fibre elastomer composites: effect of fibre length,orientation, loading and bonding agent

A series of short fibre reinforced styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) composites were prepared by incorporating sisal fibres of different lengths and different concentrations. The vulcanization behaviour and the properties of the vulcanizates were measured by the relevant ASTM procedures. The processing characteristics such as green strength and mill shrinkage were improved by the addition of fibres. The properties like tensile strength, tear strength, moduli at 10% and 20% elongations were found to be maximum for composites containing longitudinally oriented fibres of length 6 mm. Mixes containing 35 phr loading of fibres and bonding agent showed better mechanical performance than others. The failure behaviour of tensile and tear specimens have been analysed by scanning electron microscopy techniques. Paper presented at the poster session of MRSI AGM VI, Kharagpur, 1995     

Development of cable fault location method using fiber optic distributed temperature sensor

When ground-fault problems occur on a cable line, immediate fault location and restoration are required. Therefore, various new methods to locate the fault point instantaneously have been investigated to replace such conventional methods as the Murray loop method and the pulse radar method [1]. These methods require a long time to locate the fault point. One possible fault location method is to sense the temperature rise following a ground fault using a fiber optic distributed temperature sensor. Application of this method was found feasible through sensing the temperature rise at a ground-fault test using a thermocouple as a temperature sensor with test cables [4]. A power/optical composite cable was prepared experimentally and after verifying its thermal mechanical performance, the temperature rise at an incidence of a fault was determined and the anticipated performance was demonstrated in a ground-fault test. This article describes the outline of the test.