Abstract:The macroscopic properties of composite materials depend on the microscopic properties of the constituents and the geometric arrangement of their phases. Therefore, it is essential to predict heterogeneous materials' mechanical properties by simulating microstructural finite element models.The present article aims to analyze particle reinforced composites composed of spherical alumina inclusions surrounded by a glass matrix using a tridimensional representative volume element. Herein, microstructures are artif… Show more
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