This paper discusses the homogenization method to determine the effective average elastic constants of linear elasticity of general composite materials by considering their microstructure. After giving a brief theory of the homogenization method, a finite element approximation is introduced with convergence study and corresponding error estimate. Applying these, computer programs PREMAT and POSTMAT are developed for preprocessing and postprocessing of material characterization of composite materials. Using these programs, the homogenized elastic constants for macroscopic stress analysis are obtained for typical composite materials to show their capability. Finally, the adaptive finite element method is introduced to improve the accuracy of the finite element approximation.

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Preprocessing and postprocessing for materials based on the homogenization method with adaptive finite element methods

Basic error estimates for elliptic problems

Improved versions of assumed enhanced strain tri-linear elements for 3D finite deformation problems☆

A multi-level computational model for multi-scale damage analysis in composite and porous materials

Since the mid-1960s when the forms of curved shell finite elements were originated, including those pioneered by Professor Gallagher, the published literature on the subject has grown extensively. The first two present authors and Liaw presented a survey of such literature in 1990 in this journal. Professor Gallagher maintained an active interest in this subject during his entire academic career, publishing milestone research works and providing periodic reviews of the literature. In this paper, we endeavor to summarize the important literature on shell finite elements over the past 15 years. It is hoped that this will be a befitting tribute to the pioneering achievements and sustained legacy of our beloved Professor Gallagher in the area of shell finite elements. This survey includes: the degenerated shell approach; stress-resultant-based formulations and Cosserat surface approach; reduced integration with stabilization; incompatible modes approach; enhanced strain formulations; 3-D elasticity elements; drilling d.o.f. elements; co-rotational approach; and higher-order theories for composites. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

A survey of recent shell finite elements

https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/26506/0000043.pdf?sequence=1

B. C. Noh

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