The representative element volume (REV) of the fractured rock mass is basis for its homogenization, and essential study groundwater seepage. In order to determine a simple method estimating REV, we studied topological characteristics network. We propose concept (TREV) mass. structure can reflect many properties mass, which great deal attention has been paid. examine applicability eleven paramet...

Computational methods can play a significant role in characterization of the carbon-based nanocomposites by providing simulation results. In this paper, we prepared a brief review of the mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), Graphene, and coiled carbon nanotube (CCNTs) reinforced nanocomposites. Varies simulation studies in mechanical properties of nanocomposites including represent...

Predicting the effective elastic properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced nanocomposites is of great interest to many structural designers and engineers for improving material and configuration design in recent years. In this paper, a finite element model of a CNT composite has been developed using the Representative volume element (RVE) to evaluate the effective material properties of nanocomp...

In this study, a 3-dimensional (3D) implementation of representative volume element homogenization using bond-based peridynamic formulation is presented. Periodic boundary condition established by coupling the displacements of periodic point pairs. Homogenized (effective) material properties are obtained based on displacement gradient tensor. The current approach is val...

The Representative Volume Element (RVE) plays a central role in the homogenization of random heterogeneous microstructures, especially for composite and porous materials, with view to predicting their effective properties. A quantitative evaluation its size is proposed this work linear elasticity thermal conductivity materials. RVE can be associated different physical statistical properties mic...

Smart composite materials have been an active field of research in the last few decades. Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) are examples such smart composites and they show a coupling between magnetism elasticity. MREs heterogeneous consist magnetic particles silicone-based elastomer. To describe predict behaviour macroscopic continuum accurately, microstructural information needs to be taken...