Prediction of the Elastic Properties of Ultra High Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Particle-Reinforced Polypropylene Composite Materials through Homogenization
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Abstract
In this study, to improve the mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP) with the objective of developing a composite with ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a reinforcement, the mechanical properties of the composite material were investigated via numerical analysis and finite element analysis (FEA). Based on a mathematical approach, the modulus of elasticity, shear modulus, and Poisson’s ratio were calculated using a numerical model, and, through FEA with application of the homogenization method, the elastic properties were predicted, and the results were comparatively analyzed. In the future, it will be necessary to compare experimental and numerical analysis results to verify the findings of this study.
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OpenAlex topics: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites · Asphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation · Innovative concrete reinforcement materials
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Affiliations
Regional Innovation Platform Project of Kongju National University, Cheonan-si 31080, Korea
Department of Medical Rehabilitation Science, Yeo-ju Institute of Technology, Yeoju-si 12652, Korea
Division of Smart Automotive Engineering, Sun Moon University, Asan-si 31460, Korea
Funding
National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) · Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS)
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