Finite element modelling of orthotropic material behaviour in pneumatic membranes

authored by

S. Reese, T. Raible, Peter Wriggers

Abstract

In this paper, we develop a model to describe the hyperelastic material behaviour of pneumatic membranes reinforced with roven-woven fibres. A generalized stored energy function is developed via a series of loading tests on a representative sample of this composite material. The exponents in the effective law are chosen so as to fulfil basic restrictions, discussed in the body of the paper, as well as to match certain experimental values. Numerical examples demonstrate the application of the approach to inflated rubber matrix materials, as well as laminated shells.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Mechanics and Computational Mechanics

External Organisation(s)

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Type

Article

Journal

International Journal of Solids and Structures

Volume

38

Pages

9525-9544

No. of pages

20

ISSN

0020-7683

Publication date

27.11.2001

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Modelling and Simulation, General Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1016/S0020-7683(01)00137-8 (Access: Unknown)

 

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