Explicit multiscale modelling of impact damage on laminated composites - Part I: Validation of the micromechanical model

摘要

This work presents the development and verification of a multiscale methodology applicable for modelling of impact damage in laminated composite structures. The methodology employs the High Fidelity Generalized Method of Cells (HFGMC) micromechanical model for the prediction of local stress/strain fields within the unidirectional composite material. The micromechanical model has been coupled with Abaqus/Explicit, where the structural scale computations have been performed.