Aspects in application of finite element approach to predict mechanical response of materials

Author

Cory Alan Alexander

Abstract

"There are many applications for finite element modeling that fit well into the metallurgical realm. Two aspects were looked at in this thesis. The first examined the error incurred in a tensile test based on geometry. Gauge length was looked at and found to play a significant role in error. As the gauge length increases, the error decreases. Also examined in this thesis was a theoretical composite material. The main focus was comparison of beam bending deflection with respect to an equivalent classical composite and a non-composite beam both of identical geometry. There was a region of synergistic improvement, but diminishing returns to increases were also found"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Mishra, Rajiv S.

Committee Member(s)

Newkirk, Joseph William
Chandrashekhara, K.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2004

Pagination

vii, 59 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 58).

Rights

© 2004 Cory Alan Alexander, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Restricted Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Composite materials -- Mechanical properties
Finite element method

Thesis Number

T 8464

Print OCLC #

56428749

Electronic OCLC #

1079367041

Link to Catalog Record

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Recommended Citation

Alexander, Cory Alan, "Aspects in application of finite element approach to predict mechanical response of materials" (2004). Masters Theses. 2484.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2484