Modelling of hydromechanical coupling during composite manufacturing by the infusion process

L’objectif de ce travail est de contribuer à la modélisation du couplage hydromécanique, existant entre la déformation de la préforme fibreuse et l’écoulement de la résine, et par la suite à la simulation des procédés d’infusion. La méthode de résolution numérique déployée dans ce cadre est de type éléments finis avec volumes de contrôles (CVFEM) formulée en 2D½. Une nouvelle approche de modélisation de procédé d’infusion est proposée. Dans cette méthode, nous avons introduit des éléments 1D qui traduisent l’écoulement transverse. Cette approche permet de surmonter la difficulté numérique relative à l’usage des éléments finis volumiques pour un calcul 3D, notamment pour simuler la mise en œuvre des pièces industrielles de grandes dimensions. Le modèle fait appel à des lois de comportements caractérisées expérimentalement et qui permettent de tenir compte de l’évolution de la perméabilité et la compressibilité du milieu fibreux au cours de l’infusion. Diverses confrontations entre le modèle numérique proposé, des méthodes analytiques et expérimentales ont été menées. Une application du modèle dans la simulation de l’infusion d’un démonstrateur industriel de géométrie complexe est également réalisée. Les résultats obtenus sont très encourageants et révèlent l’efficacité de l’outil développé dans la simulation du procédé d’infusionThe aim of this work is to model the hydromechanical coupling that exists between the preform compressibility and the resin flow in order to simulate the infusion processes. The numerical method used in this study is based on the Control Volume Finite Elements Method (CVFEM) in 2D½. A new modelling approach of the infusion process is proposed. In this method, we introduced 1D elements to include through-the-thickness flow. This approach allows to reduce the computational time in comparison with full 3D modelling, especially in the simulation of industrial part infusion with large dimensions. The developed model is alimented by behavior laws that we characterized experimentally. These laws allow to take into account the evolution of the permeability and the compressibility of the fibrous medium during the infusion. We validated our model by comparing its results with analytical and experimental data. Additionally, an application of this simulation approach has been carried out to simulate the infusion of an industrial demonstrator with complex geometry. These comparisons show a good agreement between numerical and experimental results and reveal the efficiency of the developed tool in the infusion process simulation

Modélisation du couplage hydromécanique lors de la mise en oeuvre des composites par infusion

The aim of this work is to model the hydromechanical coupling that exists between the preform compressibility and the resin flow in order to simulate the infusion processes. The numerical method used in this study is based on the Control Volume Finite Elements Method (CVFEM) in 2D½. A new modelling approach of the infusion process is proposed. In this method, we introduced 1D elements to include through-the-thickness flow. This approach allows to reduce the computational time in comparison with full 3D modelling, especially in the simulation of industrial part infusion with large dimensions. The developed model is alimented by behavior laws that we characterized experimentally. These laws allow to take into account the evolution of the permeability and the compressibility of the fibrous medium during the infusion. We validated our model by comparing its results with analytical and experimental data. Additionally, an application of this simulation approach has been carried out to simulate the infusion of an industrial demonstrator with complex geometry. These comparisons show a good agreement between numerical and experimental results and reveal the efficiency of the developed tool in the infusion process simulation.L’objectif de ce travail est de contribuer à la modélisation du couplage hydromécanique, existant entre la déformation de la préforme fibreuse et l’écoulement de la résine, et par la suite à la simulation des procédés d’infusion. La méthode de résolution numérique déployée dans ce cadre est de type éléments finis avec volumes de contrôles (CVFEM) formulée en 2D½. Une nouvelle approche de modélisation de procédé d’infusion est proposée. Dans cette méthode, nous avons introduit des éléments 1D qui traduisent l’écoulement transverse. Cette approche permet de surmonter la difficulté numérique relative à l’usage des éléments finis volumiques pour un calcul 3D, notamment pour simuler la mise en œuvre des pièces industrielles de grandes dimensions. Le modèle fait appel à des lois de comportements caractérisées expérimentalement et qui permettent de tenir compte de l’évolution de la perméabilité et la compressibilité du milieu fibreux au cours de l’infusion. Diverses confrontations entre le modèle numérique proposé, des méthodes analytiques et expérimentales ont été menées. Une application du modèle dans la simulation de l’infusion d’un démonstrateur industriel de géométrie complexe est également réalisée. Les résultats obtenus sont très encourageants et révèlent l’efficacité de l’outil développé dans la simulation du procédé d’infusio

Modelisation du procédé d'infusion par une méthode multicouche

International audienceVacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) is a very suitable solution for composite manufacturing industry. It allows the manufacturing of large and complex shape parts at low costs. However, the simulation of this process is complicated due to myriad physical phenomena involved, specifically the strong coupling between the resin flow and the preform compressibility, i.e. hydro-mechanical coupling. Moreover, the use of the distribution medium involves two types of flow: Planar flow and through-the-thickness flow. These flows cannot be considered together by a 2D model. On the other hand, 3D models require an important amount of computation time. This article presents a VARTM modeling approach that takes into account the hydro-mechanical coupling and the coexistence of planar and transverse flows. The proposed modeling approach allows the simulation of the infusion process in the case of multilayer preform with different materials and orientations, including the distribution medium. This model is validated experimentally based on several infusions

Stress distribution in the temporo-mandibular joint discs during jaw closing: a high-resolution three-dimensional finite-element model analysis

International audiencePurpose: This study aims at analysing the stresses distribution in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) using a complete high-resolution finite element model (FE Model). This model is used here to analyse the stresses distribution in the discs during a closing jaw cycle. In the end, this model enables the prediction of the stress evolution in the TMJ disc submitted to various loadings induced by mandibular trauma, surgery or parafunction. Materials and methods: The geometric data for the model were obtained from MRI and CT scans images of a healthy male patient. Surface and volume meshes were successively obtained using a 3D image segmentation software (AMIRA®). Bone components of skull and mandible, both of joint discs, temporomandibular capsules and ligaments and dental arches were meshed as separate bodies. The volume meshes were transferred to the FE analysis software (FORGE®). Material properties were assigned for each region. Boundary conditions for closing jaw simulations were represented by different load directions of jaws muscles. The von Mises stresses distribution in both joint discs during closing conditions was analyzed. Results: The pattern of von Mises stresses in the TMJ discs is non-symmetric and changed continuously during jaw movement. Maximal stress is reached on the surface disc in areas in contact with others bodies. Conclusions: The three-dimension finite element model of masticatory system will make it possible to simulate different conditions that appear to be important in the cascade of events leading to joint damag