Material modeling of particle reinforced in metal matrix composite

Abstract

The FEA model of particulate reinforced metal matrix composite which will be used for material optimization application. A particle distribution method will be introduced to get a random pattern of particles reinforcement model in the metal matrix FEA model. A FEA model of particle metal matrix composite that allows to vary particle distribution and the model is developed in ANSYS commercial FEA code .The particle distribution pattern is generated using sphere packing method for a given percentage of particulate mixture ratio. The effect of particle concentration and distribution and its mechanical behavior and metal matrix can be Analyzed and studied in this model. This model will be useful in optimizing the particle metal matrix against a given mechanical behavior or performance required for the variation of percentage in particle mixture ratio, particle grain size, particle material and matrix material.