In this study, we present the extension of the so-called 7-parameter shell formulation to layered CFRP and functionally graded power-based composite structures using two different parametrizations: (i) the three-dimensional shell formulation, and (ii) the solid shell approach. Both numerical strategies incorporate the use of the Enhanced Assumed Strain (EAS) and the Assumed Natural Strain (ANS) methods to alleviate locking pathologies and are implemented into the FE code ABAQUS. The applicability of the current developments is demonstrated by means of several benchmark examples, whose results are compared with reference solutions using shell elements of ABAQUS, exhibiting an excellent level of accuracy.

Surface-based and solid shell formulations of the 7-parameter shell model for layered CFRP and functionally graded power-based composite structures

Reinoso J.
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Paggi M.
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
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2019-01-01

Abstract

In this study, we present the extension of the so-called 7-parameter shell formulation to layered CFRP and functionally graded power-based composite structures using two different parametrizations: (i) the three-dimensional shell formulation, and (ii) the solid shell approach. Both numerical strategies incorporate the use of the Enhanced Assumed Strain (EAS) and the Assumed Natural Strain (ANS) methods to alleviate locking pathologies and are implemented into the FE code ABAQUS. The applicability of the current developments is demonstrated by means of several benchmark examples, whose results are compared with reference solutions using shell elements of ABAQUS, exhibiting an excellent level of accuracy.
2019
composite materials; finite element method; functionally graded materials; Shells
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