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Homogenization with Finite Size

  1. Eren Açar (Student)

    Hello all, 

    I am having a problem with homogenization of a squarepack (block with a hole) using SwiftComp ANSYS Workbench GUI. I tried both symmetrical mesh and default quadratic mesh for both 2D and 3D models of my unitcell. However, I could not get any homogenization results for the 2D model. For the 3D model "Solid Homogenization" cases with aperiodic in Y direction is selected, I always got the same result (which seems like isotropic properties) for fully periodic homogenization and aperiodic in one direction.

    I could only achieve fully periodic solid homogenization with default quad mesh. Other than that, I cannot obtain finite size effect even if I use symmetrical mesh. 

    I showed the errors and homogenization results in the attached document. Any suggestion or solution is highly appreciated.

    Thank you in advance

  2. Banghua Zhao

    Hi Eren,

    For 2D model, if I remember correctly, the in-plane directions is y and z directions. Does the 2D model in the y-z plane? (The error shows that the shape of model is abnormal. So I guess the coordinate might be incorrect) Please double check with that.

    For 3D model, it is surprising that the symmetric mesh gives a result of isotropic material, which, however, is expected to be the same as Quad mesh. I would suggest to double check with Abaqus SwiftComp GUI.

    Best Regards

  3. Eren Açar (Student)

    Hi,

    Thank you for your response.

    I used the same directions for 3D and 2D model. I will check the directions as you said.

    But, for the same model, is it possible to analyze aperiodicity in in-plane direction or is it only possible for out-of plane(x in tihs case)? i.e. if in-plane directions is yz, is it possible to get correct result if I select aperiodicity for Y direction?

     

    Best regards

  4. Anonymous

    I used TEXGEN to conduct a macro-homogenization of woven composites. I chose a 2x2 weave to determine the mechanical properties (E11, E22, G12, etc.). After changing the number of layers (thickness direction) of the weave, I noticed that the G values remained almost the same.

     

    Thank you for your help.

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