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Reinforcement Parameter Effect on Properties of Three-Phase Composites

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 May 2018

J. Pan ,
L. Bian ,
M. Gao ,
W. Liu  and
Y. Zhao
J. Pan
Affiliation:
Department of Engineering MechanicsYanshan UniversityQinhuangdao, China
L. Bian*
Affiliation:
Department of Engineering MechanicsYanshan UniversityQinhuangdao, China
M. Gao
Affiliation:
Department of Engineering MechanicsYanshan UniversityQinhuangdao, China
W. Liu
Affiliation:
Department of Engineering MechanicsYanshan UniversityQinhuangdao, China
Y. Zhao
Affiliation:
Department of Engineering MechanicsYanshan UniversityQinhuangdao, China
*
*Corresponding author (lcbian@ysu.edu.cn)
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Abstract

In this study, a micromechanics model has been proposed for predicting the effects of particle size and aggregation on elastic properties of nanocomposites, and the interphase between the particle and matrix is also taken into account. Inherent characteristics of nanoparticle, such as small size and high surface area ratio, make nanoparticle in a state of unstable energy and easy to agglomerate in matrix. The analytical expressions for the effective elastic modulus of nanocomposites are derived, which can consider the effect of particle agglomeration. The dispersion state or degree of agglomeration of nanoparticle and the thickness and stiffness of interphase are known to have a significant influence on nanocomposites. The results show that the increase of particle radius and agglomeration volume fractions reduces the elastic stiffness of nanocomposites. Moreover, the composite reinforcement can be improved by increases of interphase thickness and stiffness.

Keywords

ParticleInterphaseAgglomerationNanocomposites
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Research Article
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Journal of Mechanics , Volume 34 , Issue 5 , October 2018 , pp. 629 - 636
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Copyright © The Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 2018 

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