جزییات کتاب
Representative Volume Elements and Unit Cells: Concepts, Theory, Applications and Implementation clearly explains how representative volume elements and unit cells should to be accurately constructed in terms of finite element analysis, the imposition of boundary conditions, prescription of loads, meshing and post-processing. The theoretical background for using FEA in materials characterization is given in full, hence readers will gain a clear and detailed understanding of the underlying principles that they can use in the development of their own models. Full derivations for some commonly used unit cells are presented so that users can directly apply them in their own developments. Finally, a piece of code designed as an add-on to Abaqus software, UnitCells©, is provided on a companion site for the material characterization of some of the common types of composites. in addition, a user manual and relevant templates are included.