Finite element modelling for fracture of multilayer fibrous networks. International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 12 (8). pp. 117-122. ISSN 2229-838X (2020)
Abstract
Tissue engineering involves three-dimensional scaffolds to support cell culture activities and provide mechanical support. One of the potential scaffolds used in tissue engineering is an electrospun scaffold consisting fibres ranging from nano- to micrometer scales deposited on layer stack. The finite element models have been used to study the in-plane deformation of two-dimensional single layer fibrous networks. The two-dimensional models do not consider the out-of-plane deformation of layer structured of electrospun scaffolds through the scaffolds thickness. In this study, three-dimensional finite element model was constructed to investigate the fracture of multilayer fibrous networks. The three-dimensional results were compared with the fracture on two-dimensional single layer fibrous network. The result shows that these two models had identical fracture behaviour and similar deformation at the crack-tip region, where the fibres are rearranged and reoriented with similar stress distribution. The work here concludes that two-dimensional single layer fibrous network model is a simple yet effective model for the study of homogeneous fibrous networks.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Fibrous networks, Multilayer, Fracture |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > College of Engineering > Mechanical Engineering > Manufacturing |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > College of Engineering |
| Depositing User: | Eza Eliana Abdul Wahid |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Nov 2022 05:02 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Nov 2022 05:02 |
| Related URLs: |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |