An asymptotic generalized self-consistent scheme for the effective rheological properties of viscoelastic composites. Issue 23 (2nd December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nguyen, The-Duong; Nguyen, Sy-Tuan; Tran, Thu-Hien
• Is Part Of: Mechanics of advanced materials and structures. Volume 26:Issue 23(2019)
• Page Start: 1969
• Page End: 1980
• Publication Date: 2019-12-02
• Subjects: Homogenization -- viscoelastic -- generalized self-consistent scheme -- Zener -- coated morphology; Composite materials -- Mechanical properties -- Periodicals; Composite construction -- Periodicals; 620.118
• DOI: 10.1080/15376494.2018.1455936
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1537-6494

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study provides an asymptotic generalized self-consistent scheme for viscoelastic composites. The effective rheological properties are derived without using the inverse Laplace–Carson transform. It is shown that a viscoelastic composite made of a viscoelastic matrix and elastic inclusions can be perfectly represented by the same rheology of the matrix of which the effective rheological properties are functions of the viscoelastic properties of the matrix and the volume fraction as well as the elastic moduli of the inclusions. The solutions obtained herein can be also employed to study viscoelastic composites containing multi-coated inclusions or inclusions with imperfect interfaces.