The 4-point bending test is a widely used method to determine material parameters. No commonly accepted evaluation methodology is available for materials showing non-linear deformation mechanisms. In the present study micro- and macro-mechanical simulation models of continuously reinforced metal matrix composites are employed to investigate thermo-elasto-plasticity and creep in such experiments. The overall deflection behavior and the underlying mechanisms are identified revealing the interaction of various micromechanical phenomena. Comparisons to a set of experimental results are presented.

Issue Section:
Technical Papers
Keywords:
fibre reinforced composites, creep, thermal stresses, finite element analysis, micromechanics, elastoplasticity, bending, 4-Point Bending Test, Creep, Composite, MMC, Unit Cell Models
Topics:
Creep, Deformation, Fibers, Deflection, Finite element analysis, Shear (Mechanics), Stress
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