Establishing a mesoscopic numerical model to investigate the mechanical properties of concrete has very important significance. This paper considers random distribution aggregate in concrete. The is assumed be spherical, respectively, simulate interface layer as entity unit or contact elements. and were established. Based on CT image application MATLAB MIMICS software, different characteristics...

The capability of processing robust Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) materials with consistent mechanical properties is crucial for gaining acceptance of this new construction material in various structural applications. ECC’s tensile strainhardening behavior and magnitude of tensile strain capacity are closely associated with fiber dispersion uniformity, which determines the fiber brid...

The advent of flat-panel displays has opened the era of macroelectronics. Enthusiasm is gathering to develop macroelectronics as a platform for many technologies, ranging from paper-like displays to thin-film solar cells, technologies that aim to address the essential societal needs for easily accessible information, renewable energy, and sustainable environment. The widespread use of these lar...

Understanding interpenetrated polymer networks mechanical interactions by micromechanics modeling of their linear viscoelasticity.

A unified framework is presented that enables coupled multiscale analysis of composite structures and associated graphical pre and post processing within the Abaqus/CAE environment. The recently developed, free, Finite Element Analysis Micromechanics Analysis Code (FEAMAC) software couples NASA's Micromechanics Analysis Code with Generalized Method of Cells (MAC/GMC) with Abaqus/Standard and /E...

The existing data from research using rodent models have implicated some drugs as being toxic to the developing brain, even causing cognitive deficits in later life. However, there are no data providing evidence that the clinical use of these drugs is associated with signs of developmental neurotoxicity. This Editorial focuses on how use of the developing nonhuman primate, when combined with bi...