micromechanics – TechConnect Briefs

Effect of CNT Morphology and Alignment on the Interfacial and the Elastic Properties of Nanocomposites

Alian A.R., Meguid S.A., University of Toronto, CA

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are typically curved, agglomerated and aggregated as a result of van der Waal interactions and electrostatic forces. It has been proven experimentally that CNT morphology and alignment affect the mechanical, electrical, and [...]

Multi-Scale Modeling of Polymer Nanocomposites

Adam L., Delaere K., Gérard J.-S., Assaker R., Doghri I., Kaszacs M., eXstream engineering S.A., BE

Due to the small size of nano-inclusions, their surface becomes an important factor determining the composite properties. For “microcomposites” (with inclusions larger than one micron) it is often sufficient to consider the phases’ bulk properties, [...]

Investigation into the Standardization of Micromechanical Components and their Simulation and Computation Using FEM — Case Study of Diaphragms

Weiss E., Welp E.G., Witzel U., Wieck A., Schmidt E., Ruhr University Bochum, DE

Although certain components (such as diaphragms or beams) are used recurrently in micromechanics, the degree of standardization of components that is familiear in classic mechanical engineering is still to a great extent unknown in this [...]