Mechanical behavior of bio-inspired nacre-like composites: A hybrid multiscale modeling approach

• DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111625
• Publication Date: 2019-11-02T05:38:42Z
• Authors: Fabrizio Greco; Lorenzo Leonetti; Andrea Pranno; Stephan Rudykh
• Keywords: Multiscale Modeling; Volume fraction

In this paper, the mechanical behavior of bio-inspired nacre-like staggered composites is studied. The materials, combining stiff and soft constituents, exhibit superior properties. Here, attention focused on competing properties: penetration resistance flexibility composites. To end, a novel hybrid multiscale method developed, hierarchical approach with concurrent approach. allows to perform accurate parametric nonlinear analyses at low computational cost. influence microstructural parameters (i.e., platelet aspect ratio volume fraction) macroscopic thus analyzed. Finally, potential achieving tailored protective properties through design illustrated.