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[ashish gurjar]

How can I model a composite in the material designer module for the following fiber

[Ashish Khemka]

Hi,

Please see if this link helps:

How to Simulate and Design the Microstructures of Composites | Ansys

Regards,

Ashish Khemka

[David Mercier]

Hi, here some other interesting links:

• /knowledge/forums/topic/ansys-material-designer-user-defined-rves-representative-volume-elements/
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345978642_Modelling_of_Hybrids_Materials

In such case, the main problem is to have a mix between solid foam and air, which can brings some solving issues (convergence problem given the high difference in terms of properties between air and the matrix...).

Another solution is to use Ansys Discovery (or SpaceClaim), and to define a lattice. There is a pre-defined library of lattices which can be used to design your product.

https://www.ansys.com/resource-center/video/spaceclaim-3-d-lattice-structures

But at which scale would you like to investigate your materials?