Automatic generation of periodic representative volume elements for matrix-inclusion composites and their efficiency in multiscaling
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In this contribution we introduce an efficient method to automatically generate and mesh periodic three-dimensional-microstructures that act as representative
volume elements (RVEs) for describing matrix-inclusion composites. Firstly the creation of random microstructures featuring cubic RVEs with non-overlapping
inclusions and a periodic topology is emphasized. Thereafter a hierarchical meshing procedure complying with the periodicity constrained follows. Maintaining a periodic mesh topology allows direct application of the favorable periodic boundary conditions. Special emphasis is paid on the discretization procedure to maintain a high quality mesh with as few elements as possible, thus, manageable for further numerical simulations.
volume elements (RVEs) for describing matrix-inclusion composites. Firstly the creation of random microstructures featuring cubic RVEs with non-overlapping
inclusions and a periodic topology is emphasized. Thereafter a hierarchical meshing procedure complying with the periodicity constrained follows. Maintaining a periodic mesh topology allows direct application of the favorable periodic boundary conditions. Special emphasis is paid on the discretization procedure to maintain a high quality mesh with as few elements as possible, thus, manageable for further numerical simulations.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the NSCM28 |
Editors | Arkadi Berezovski, Kert Tamm, Tanel Peets |
Number of pages | 4 |
Publisher | Tallinn University of Technology |
Publication date | 2015 |
Pages | 153-156 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-9949-430-95-6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-9949-430-96-3 |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 28th Nordic Seminar on Computational Mechanics - Tallinn, Estonia Duration: 22.10.2015 → 23.10.2015 Conference number: 28 https://www.ioc.ee/nscm28/ |
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