On the generation of design allowables of composite coupons accounting for defects using a multi-fidelity approach
Composite structures play a crucial role in lightweight applications due to their exceptional mechanical performance and low density. However, their anisotropic behavior and susceptibility to uncertainties, such as manufacturing defects, bring challenges during the design process. Traditional approa...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis doctoral |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | CBUC, CESCA |
| Repositorio: | TDR. Tesis Doctorales en Red |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:www.tdx.cat:10803/691434 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/10803/691434 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Materials compostos Materiales compuestos Composite materials Micromecànica Micromecánica Micromechanics Admissibles de disseny Admisibles de diseño Design allowables Incertesa Incertidumbre Uncertainty Defectes Defectos Defects 620 621 |
| Sumario: | Composite structures play a crucial role in lightweight applications due to their exceptional mechanical performance and low density. However, their anisotropic behavior and susceptibility to uncertainties, such as manufacturing defects, bring challenges during the design process. Traditional approaches involving extensive testing are being replaced by computational simulations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These simulations not only replace traditional methods but also yield a multitude of results, accommodating various uncertainties. Design allowables are widely used as design values which account for all the uncertainties associated with composite structures. Obtaining these values requires accurate computational models and a thorough analysis of the composite structure behavior. Moreover, microstructural mechanics aids in understanding both their mechanical behavior and the sources of variability. This thesis addresses the need for accurate virtual calculation of design allowables that account for inherent uncertainties and manufacturing defects in composite structures. Therefore, computational tools that systematically propagate uncertainties and provide statistical parameters representing material behavior are developed. The research contributes to both the accuracy and efficiency of composite structures design, aligning with the industry's shift toward more cost-effective and practical methodologies. To achieve these objectives, the thesis focuses on three main components: statistical modeling for design allowables, computational analysis for mechanical response simulations, and an advanced micromechanical model for understanding material behavior at the micro-scale. Each component contributes to a comprehensive framework for managing and mitigating uncertainties effectively in composite materials. The thesis is structured into several parts, including a literature review, peer-reviewed publications, and a discussion of results and conclusions. Through the development and validation of these models, the research contributes not only to the understanding of uncertainties in composite structures but also provides valuable tools for engineers to optimize designs iteratively and rigorously |
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