Four-scale bridging for the non linear analysis of composites including continuum to discrete linkage

Bernhard A. Schrefler, Daniela P. Boso, Marek Lefik

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Abstract

In this paper the multiscale analysis of hierarchical composite with periodic microstructures is presented. The method is illustrated via an applicative example: the multiscale analysis of a SC cable designed for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is discussed. The classical theory of asymptotic homogenization together with the Finite Element Method is used and extended to obtain the non-linear, temperature dependent material characteristics of the components. Four scales are identified for the example, and at an intermediate scale the mechanics is no more continuous, but becomes discrete. The continuum-to-discrete linkage is thus realized, permitting the analysis at global level via a continuum model.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationComputational Plasticity
Subtitle of host publicationFundamentals and Applications - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computational Plasticity, COMPLAS VIII
Pages51-54
Number of pages4
EditionPART 1
StatePublished - Dec 1 2005
Event8th International Conference on Computational Plasticity: Fundamentals and Applications, COMPLAS VIII - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: Sep 5 2005Sep 7 2005

Other

Other8th International Conference on Computational Plasticity: Fundamentals and Applications, COMPLAS VIII
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period9/5/059/7/05

Keywords

  • Asymptotic homogenization
  • Finite element method
  • Multiscale analysis
  • Periodic composites

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computational Theory and Mathematics
  • Theoretical Computer Science

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