Thermomechanical Modelling of Copper Matrix Composites Reinforced with Tungsten Fibres

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to investigate and understand the thermomechanical behaviour of copper matrix composites with long fibres. The effects of the volume fraction of fibres are considered in this analysis. A micromechanical finite element model has been used to study the behaviour of the copper matrix composites reinforced with tungsten fibres, which undergo thermal cycling conditions. Furthermore, regular and random arrangements of fibres are considered