3D finite element simulation of sandwich panels with a functionally graded core subjected to low velocity impact

Composite Structures

Volumn 89, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 28-34

  Etemadi, E ^a   Afaghi Khatibi, A ^a   Takaffoli, M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEHRAN   (Iran)

Author keywords

Contact; Finite element; Functionally graded materials; Indentation; Low velocity impact; Sandwich materials

Indexed keywords

CRACK INITIATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; PERCOLATION (FLUIDS); THERMAL BARRIER COATINGS; THREE DIMENSIONAL; VELOCITY;

3-D FINITE ELEMENT SIMULATIONS; ANALYTICAL DATUM; CONTACT; CONTACT FORCES; FINITE ELEMENT; FINITE ELEMENT MODELS; IMPACT BEHAVIORS; INITIAL VELOCITIES; LOW VELOCITY IMPACT; SANDWICH BEAMS; SANDWICH MATERIALS; SANDWICH PANELS; THREE-DIMENSIONAL FINITE ELEMENTS;

FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIALS;

COMPUTER SIMULATION; FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS; MATHEMATICAL MODEL; STRAIN; STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS;

EID: 61449179253     PISSN: 02638223     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2008.06.013     Document Type: Article

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