ESTIMATING THE EFFECT OF CHIRALITY AND SIZE ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CARBON NANOTUBES THROUGH FINITE ELEMENT MODELLING


Zuberi M. J. S., Esat V.

12th ASME Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis (ESDA2014), Copenhagen, Denmark, 25 - 27 June 2014 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Copenhagen
  • Country: Denmark
  • Keywords: Carbon nanotubes, finite element modelling, chirality, mechanical properties, ELASTIC PROPERTIES, SINGLE-WALL
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are considered to be one of the contemporary materials exhibiting superior mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. A new generation state-of-the-art composite material, carbon nanotube reinforced polymer (CNTRP), utilizes carbon nanotubes as the reinforcing fibre element. CNTRPs are highly promising composite materials possessing the potential to be used in various areas such as automotive, aerospace, defence, and energy sectors.