Nanocomposite Material Properties Estimation and Fracture Analysis via Peridynamics and Monte Carlo Simulation

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dc.contributor.advisorSpanos, Pol D.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMeade, Andrew J
dc.contributor.committeeMemberPadgett, Jamie E
dc.creatorDecklever, Jacob
dc.date.accessioned2016-01-07T17:33:22Z
dc.date.available2016-01-07T17:33:22Z
dc.date.created2015-05
dc.date.issued2015-04-23
dc.date.submittedMay 2015
dc.date.updated2016-01-07T17:33:22Z
dc.description.abstractThis thesis presents a numerical model for the estimation of nanocomposite material properties and fracture analysis. A non-uniform peridynamic grid is utilized to simulate the nanocomposites along with Monte Carlo simulation which models single walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) distribution, dispersion, curvature, orientation, length, and diameter. First, a random microstructure is generated from the user inputs consisting of a polymer matrix and SWCNTs. The system is then solved via peridynamic techniques and post-processed to obtain the bulk mechanical properties. Utilizing Monte Carlo simulations, the mean effective modulus for a given set of input parameters is derived. Fracture analysis is performed using a single realization and quasi-static loading conditions via peridynamics allowing simultaneous and spontaneous propagating fractures. The model is validated against experimental data available in the open literature.
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dc.identifier.citationDecklever, Jacob. "Nanocomposite Material Properties Estimation and Fracture Analysis via Peridynamics and Monte Carlo Simulation." (2015) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/87768">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/87768</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/87768
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectperidynamic
dc.subjectmonte carlo
dc.subjectnon-uniform
dc.subjectscattered
dc.subjectnanotube
dc.subjectfracture
dc.subjectnanocomposite
dc.subjectcomposite
dc.subjectmaterial property
dc.subjectmaterial properties
dc.subjectdiscontinuity
dc.subjectnon-local mechanics
dc.subjectnon local mechanics
dc.titleNanocomposite Material Properties Estimation and Fracture Analysis via Peridynamics and Monte Carlo Simulation
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentMechanical Engineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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