| Comprehensive Micromechanics-Analysis Code — Version 4.0 |
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| Glenn Research Center | |
| Aug 31 2005 | |
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advertisement: Version 4.0 of the Micromechanics Analysis Code With Generalized Method of Cells (MAC/GMC) has been developed as an improved means of computational simulation of advanced composite materials.
The previous version of MAC/GMC was described in “Comprehensive Micromechanics- Analysis Code” (LEW-16870), NASA Tech Briefs, Vol. 24, No. 6 (June 2000), page 38. To recapitulate: MAC/GMC is a computer program that predicts the elastic and inelastic thermomechanical responses of continuous and discontinuous composite materials with arbitrary internal microstructures and reinforcement shapes. The predictive capability of MAC/GMC rests on a model known as the generalized method of cells (GMC) — a continuum-based model of micromechanics that provides closed-form expressions for the macroscopic response of a composite material in terms of the properties, sizes, shapes, and responses of the individual constituents or phases that make up the material. Enhancements in version 4.0 include a capability for modeling thermomechanically and electromagnetically coupled (“smart”) materials; a more-accurate (high-fidelity) version of the GMC; a capability to simulate discontinuous plies within a laminate; additional constitutive models of materials; expanded yieldsurface- analysis capabilities; and expanded failure-analysis and life-prediction capabilities on both the microscopic and macroscopic scales. This program was written by S. M. Arnold of Glenn Research Center and B. A. Bednarcyk of Ohio Aerospace Institute. For further information, access the Technical Support Package (TSP) free online at www.techbriefs.com/tsp under the Software category. Inquiries concerning rights for the commercial use of this invention should be addressed to NASA Glenn Research Center, Commercial Technology Office, Attn: Steve Fedor, Mail Stop 4–8, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Refer to LEW-17495-1. This Brief includes a Technical Support Package (TSP).
Comprehensive Micromechanics-Analysis Code — Version 4.0 (reference LEW-17495-1) is currently available for download from the TSP library. Login first to download.
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