Computer simulation of a tensile test for an Epoxy/E-glass composite strip with 0 and 45 orientations using ANSYS and SolidWorks.

Given:
Tensile load= 8000N

Material youngs modulus tensile yield strength Poissons ratio

matrix epoxy resin 3.5 GPa 0.1 GPa 0.4i

fibers E-glass 10.5 Gpa 3.4 GPa 0.22ii

Required:
Model construction and FEA. Max stress in 1. matrix 2. fibers. FE estimation of modulus of elasticity of composite; 1. E1 2. E2 rotating model 45 degrees and preforming FEA. Shear modulus G12 Compare all results with hand calculations.

Solution Model construction and FEA.

Solid modelling done in SolidWorks, physical analysis done with ANSYS. The SolidWorks Files are uploaded online and are available for viewing and download. The ANSYS project files are available upon request if needed.

FEA results
Property 1 (at intersection with clamp) f m ANSYS approximate value and method of calculation 8.2 e6 2 e7 6.5 e6

E1 1

1/1= 8.2 e6/0.002=4.1e9 OR 8.2 e6/0.00175=4.7e9 0.002-0.0023

OR 1/w=.0007/.4=0.00175

E2 Gm Gf 12 2

2 /2=2.36 e6/-0.00063= 3746031746 1.25 e9 4.3 e9 -2 /1= -(-0.00066)/.002= 0.33 22/w= 2(-3.3 e-5)/0.1= -6.6e-4=-0.00066 OR

-0.0006 (on surface of specimen)

note: in matrix -0.001 and in fiber 0.00045

2 (at intersection with clamp)

2.36 e6

G12

G12= 12/12= 3.6 e6/0.002= 1.8 e9 OR 1 (not used, not needed) 4 1 1 2v12 ( + ) Ex E1 E2 E1 0.0007

3.3 e-5 (relative to positive z axis)

12 (shear stress)

3.6 e6

12 (shear strain)

0.002

Ex @45

x /x (not found since not necessary)

Compare all results with hand calculations.

Summary of hand calculated results: Property 1 E1 1 f m E2 Gm Gf 12 2 2 G12 Hand Calculated value 8 Mpa 4.56 Gpa 1.76*10-3 18.44 Mpa 6.15 Mpa 3.9 Gpa 1.25 Gpa 4.3 Gpa 0.37 -0.65 *10-3 -2.54 Mpa 1.4 Gpa

Details of hand calculations follow:

Comparison and error analysis between hand calculations and ANSYS approximations. Property 1 E1 1 f m E2 Gm Gf 12 2 2 G12 Hand Calculated value 8 Mpa 4.56 Gpa 1.76*10-3 18.44 Mpa 6.15 Mpa 3.9 Gpa 1.25 Gpa 4.3 Gpa 0.37 -0.65 *10
-3

ANSYS approximate value 8.2 e6 4.1e9 OR 4.7e9 0.002~0.0023 OR 0.00175 2 e7 6.5 e6 3746031746 1.25 e9 4.3 e9 0.33 -0.0006 OR -0.00066 2.36 e6 1.8 e9

Error% -2.5% 10.1% -3.1% -13.6%~-30.1% 0.57% -8.46% -5.7% 3.95% 0% 0% 10.8% 7.7% -1.54% 7.1% -28.6

-2.54 Mpa 1.4 Gpa

Final remarks:
I did not use the 45 degree orientated model because I got the desired results without it, but it was ready;

same for the model with the lateral tension to find E2, which I found already;

Soft copy of the SolidWorks modeled parts(not simulation) can be found on:
http://grabcad.com/library/composite-test-specimen-45-degrees http://grabcad.com/library/composite-0-degrees-lateral-clamps/files

Refrences
i ii Internet source (2012): http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_value_of_Poisson_s_Ratio_for_epoxy_resin agy High Strength Glass Fibers Technical Paper. AGY 2006