Temperature dependent modelling of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic organo-sheet material for forming and joining process simulations

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Abstract

Joining and local forming processes for fibre-reinforced thermoplastics (FRTP) like hole-forming or variations of the clinching process require an in-depth understanding of the process induced effects on meso-scale. For numerical modelling with a geometrical description of a woven fabric, adequate material models for a representative unit cell are identified. Model calibration is achieved employing a mesoscopic finite-element-approach using the embedded element method based on tensile tests of the consolidated organo-sheets and a phenomenological evaluation of photomicrographs. The model takes temperature dependent stiffness and fibre tension failure into account.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)49-56
Number of pages8
JournalKey Engineering Materials
Volume883
Publication statusPublished - 27 Apr 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85120081263
ORCID /0000-0003-1370-064X/work/142243380
ORCID /0000-0002-0820-8936/work/142245857
ORCID /0000-0003-2653-7546/work/142249283

Keywords

Keywords

  • Fiber-reinforced plastic, Finite element method (FEM), Joining