A novel multi-scale modelling approach for determining the bulk properties of difficult-to-characterise composites

Abstract
A multi-scale modelling approach is presented for determining the bulk properties of copper-infiltrated Tungsten (W-Cu). A three-dimensional (3D) data-set of the W-Cu microstructure was generated using a novel serial-sectioning instrument. The image data were then reconstructed into a 3D Finite Element (FE) mesh. This made it possible to determine the bulk properties of W-Cu by simulating a representative volume of the microstructure.
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Keywords
Calculation methods, Elements, Mathematical solutions, Metals, Numerical solution, Processing, Refractory metals, Transition elements
Citation
Mignone, P. J., Wang, M., Finlayson, T. R., Franks, G. V., Echlin, M. P., Mottura, A., Pollock, T. M., Riley, D. P. & Franks, G. V. (2013). A novel multi-scale modelling approach for determining the bulk properties of difficult-to-characterise composites. Presentation to the 37th Annual Condensed Matter and Materials Meeting Wagga 2013, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 5th February – 8th February, 2013. Retrieved from: https://physics.org.au/wp-content/uploads/cmm/2013/to2_corrected.pdf