Computational simulation methods for fiber reinforced composites

Abstract

Trefftz-finite element method (Trefftz-FEM), adaptive cross approximation BEM (ACA BEM) and continuous source function method (CSFM) are used for the simulation of composites reinforced by short fibers (CRSF) with the aim of showing the possibilities of reducing the problem of complicated and important interactions in such composite materials.

Keywords

Trefftz-finite element method (Trefftz-FEM) / adaptive cross approximation BEM (ACA BEM) / method of continuous source functions / composite materials / short fibers