A hybrid method for computing the effective properties of composites containing arbitrarily shaped inclusions
A hybrid method for composites with arbitrarily shaped inclusions is developed. Hybrid method is more efficient than the pure finite element based approach. Influence of inclusion shape on the effective properties of composites is studied. Inclusion shape has a significant influence on the effective properties. Composites with fibers of non-circular cross sections have better performance.
effective properties inclusion shape strain concentration tensor eshelby tensor finite element based micromechanics discontinuous fiber reinforced composites