Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites

Samit Roy has been the William D. Jordan Chair Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, since 2005. Prior to that he was an associate professor at Oklahoma State University (OSU) and the University of MissouriRolla (UMR). Before moving to an academic position, he was a senior research engineer at the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI), San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Roy's research interest is directed toward multiscale modeling and failure prediction of fiber reinforced polymer composites and structural adhesives subjected to aggressive environmental conditions, using the finite element method. He has authored 60 journal papers, 11 book chapters, and more than 80 conference papers. J. N. Reddy is a University Distinguished Professor, Regents Professor, and holder of the Oscar S. Wyatt Endowed Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, College Station. Dr. Reddy is internationally known for his contributions to theoretical and applied mechanics and computational mechanics. Dr. Reddy is the recipient of numerous awards including the Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Worcester Reed Warner Medal and the Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He is the author of more than 480 journal papers and 18 books.

General Introduction and Equations of Solid Mechanics. Introduction. Vectors and Tensors. Equations of Solid Mechanics. Energy Principles of Solid Mechanics. Chapter Summary. References. A Review of the Finite Element Method. Introduction. Linear Plane Elasticity Problems. Finite Element Models of Nonlinear Continua. Numerical Integration. Two-Dimensional Finite Elements. Three-Dimensional Finite Elements. Chapter Summary. References. Finite Element Models of Linear Viscoelastic Materials. Introduction. Linear Viscoelastic Formulation. Finite Element Analysis. Chapter Summary. References. Finite Element Analysis of Diffusion in Polymer and Polymer Matrix Composites. Introduction. Modeling of Moisture Diffusion. Diffusion with Time-Varying Diffusivity. Chapter Summary. References. Modeling of nonlinear viscoelasticity in bulk polymers using the finite element method. Modeling of coupled nonlinear diffusion with viscoelasticity in bulk polymers using the finite element method. Modeling of non-Fickian solvent diffusion in a solid with large dilatation. Coupled nonlinear cohesive layer modeling of time-dependent and environmental effects in three-dimensions. Progressive failure modeling of degradation due to moisture diffusion. Progressive failure modeling of degradation due to thermal-oxidation. Appendices.