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A Python script repository for multiscale modelling with Direct FE2 in Abaqus Open

Kirk Ming Yeoh, Karthikayen Raju, V.B.C. Tan · 2025

A review of efficient thermal application for ice detection and anti/de-icing technology Open

Qingying Li, Rao Yao, V.B.C. Tan, Fajiang He, Huanyu Zhao , et al. · 2024

Influence Maximization via Graph Neural Bandits Open

Yuting Feng, V.B.C. Tan, Bogdan Cautis · 2024

We consider a ubiquitous scenario in the study of Influence Maximization (IM), in which there is limited knowledge about the topology of the diffusion network. We set the IM problem in a multi-round diffusion campaign, aiming to maximize t…

Hydrothermal Aging Effects on Mechanical Degradation of Short Fiber Reinforced Polyamide Composites Open

Hongbo Huang, Zheng‐Ming Huang, V.B.C. Tan, Yongping Wan, Yan Li · 2024

A Reconstruction Approach for Concurrent Multiscale Topology Optimization Based on Direct FE2 Method Open

Ang Zhao, V.B.C. Tan, Pei Li, Kui Liu, Zhendong Hu · 2023

The rapid development of material science is increasing the demand for the multiscale design of materials. The concurrent multiscale topology optimization based on the Direct FE2 method can greatly improve computational efficiency, but it …

Finite element model for simulating entropy-based strength-degradation of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics subjected to cyclic loadings Open

Jun Koyanagi, Asa Mochizuki, Ryo Higuchi, V.B.C. Tan, T.E. Tay · 2022

In this study, a novel model for simulating strength and fracture energy reductions based on the stress and strain histories of a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) ply is developed, thus allowing us to comprehensively simulate the ver…

Effects of Relative Positions of Defect to Inclusion on Nanocomposite Strength Open

Jiaqin Wang, V.B.C. Tan · 2022

It is generally accepted that material inhomogeneity causes stress concentrations at the interface and thus reduces the overall strength of a composite. To overcome this reduction in strength, some groups experimented on coating the nanoin…

Lightweight, Fiber-Damage-Resistant, and Healable Bio-Inspired Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polymer Laminate Open

J.L. Liu, Lorenzo Mencattelli, Jie Zhi, Ping Yee Chua, T.E. Tay , et al. · 2022

Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) laminates are widely used in the automotive and marine industries such as auto bodies and boat hulls. Decreasing the weight and improving the reparability of GFRP parts will cut down material usage, fu…

Direct FE2 for simulating strain-rate dependent compressive failure of cylindrical CFRP Open

Jun Koyanagi, Kodai Kawamoto, Ryo Higuchi, V.B.C. Tan, T.E. Tay · 2021

In this study, the strain-rate dependent compressive failure of cylindrical carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) is simulated by using Direct FE2. The Direct FE2 method can reduce the computational cost compared with conventional FE2 mu…

High density mechanical energy storage with carbon nanothread bundle Open

Haifei Zhan, Gang Zhang, John Bell, V.B.C. Tan, Yuantong Gu · 2020

The excellent mechanical properties of carbon nanofibers bring promise for energy-related applications. Through in silico studies and continuum elasticity theory, here we show that the ultra-thin carbon nanothreads-based bundles exhibit a …

Will a buried composite pipeline system fail at its joints under the effects of overburden soil, pipe operating pressurization, and traffic loads? Open

Kwong Ming Tse, William Toh, Long Bin Tan, Heow Pueh Lee, V.B.C. Tan · 2020

In real world applications, buried pipelines span across great lengths. It is inevitable that certain sections of a buried pipeline experience external loads in addition to top soil overburden, such as weights of aboveground buildings and …

A 3D separable cohesive element for modelling the coupled failure in laminated composite materials Open

Xin Lü, B. Y. Chen, V.B.C. Tan, T.E. Tay · 2020

The interaction between matrix cracks and interface delamination is a major failure mechanism in composite laminates and has been a subject of active research in recent years. Although coupled failure behaviour of composite laminates betwe…

On cohesive element parameters and delamination modelling Open

Xin Lü, M. Ridha, Baihui Chen, V.B.C. Tan, T.E. Tay · 2018

Adaptive floating node method for modelling cohesive fracture of composite materials Open

Xin Lü, Boyang Chen, V.B.C. Tan, T.E. Tay · 2018

A separable cohesive element for modelling coupled failure in laminated composite materials Open

Xin Lü, Boyang Chen, V.B.C. Tan, T.E. Tay · 2018

Triboluminescence flashes from high-speed ruptures in carbon nanotube Macro-Yarns Open

Thurid Gspann, Nigel H.H. Ngern, Andrew Fowler, Alan H. Windle, V.B.C. Tan , et al. · 2017

An experimental study on shock wave mitigation capability of polyurea and shear thickening fluid based suspension pads Open

Andi Haris, Heow Pueh Lee, V.B.C. Tan · 2017

The present experimental study investigates shock wave mitigation capability of potentially new personal protective equipment (PPE) suspension pads made from polyurea and shear thickening fluid (STF). The shock tube test results show that …

Experimental analysis of composite bolted joints using digital image correlation Open

Andi Haris, T.E. Tay, V.B.C. Tan · 2017

In this work, the application of the digital image correlation (DIC) technique to experimentally study progressive damage of single-lap composite bolted joints is explored. This technique is also used to provide surface strain fields and t…

The best features of diamond nanothread for nanofibre applications Open

Haifei Zhan, Gang Zhang, V.B.C. Tan, Yuantong Gu · 2017

Carbon fibres have attracted interest from both the scientific and engineering communities due to their outstanding physical properties. Here we report that recently synthesized ultrathin diamond nanothread not only possesses excellent tor…

The best features of diamond nanothread for nanofibre applications Open

Haifei Zhan, Gang Zhang, V.B.C. Tan, Yuantong Gu · 2017

Carbon fibres have attracted interest from both the scientific and engineering communities due to their outstanding physical properties. Here we report that recently synthesized ultrathin diamond nanothread not only possesses excellent tor…

Modelling the tensile failure of composites with the floating node method Open

Boyang Chen, T.E. Tay, S.T. Pinho, V.B.C. Tan · 2016

Diamond Nanothread as a New Reinforcement for Nanocomposites Open

Haifei Zhan, Gang Zhang, V.B.C. Tan, Yuan Cheng, John Bell , et al. · 2016

This work explores the application of a new 1D carbon nanomaterial, the diamond nanothread (DNT), as a reinforcement for nanocomposites. Owing to the existence of Stone–Wales transformation defects, the DNT intrinsically possesses irregula…

From Brittle to Ductile: A Structure Dependent Ductility of Diamond Nanothread Open

Haifei Zhan, Gang Zhang, V.B.C. Tan, Yuan Cheng, John Bell , et al. · 2015

As a potential building block for the next generation of devices or multifunctional materials that are spreading almost every technology sector, one-dimensional (1D) carbon nanomaterial has received intensive research interests. Recently, …

Thermal conductivity of a new carbon nanotube analogue: the diamond nanothread Open

Haifei Zhan, Gang Zhang, Yingyan Zhang, V.B.C. Tan, John Bell , et al. · 2015

Based on the non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations, we have studied the thermal conductivities of a novel ultra-thin one-dimensional carbon nanomaterial - diamond nanothread (DNT). Unlike single-wall carbon nanotube (CNT), the exi…

Prototyping and testing of composite riser joints for deepwater application Open

Yu Chen, Ralf Seemann, Dieter Krause, T.E. Tay, V.B.C. Tan · 2015

The high strength to weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, and excellent fatigue property make carbon fiber-reinforced plastics a competitive material solution to replace steel in deepwater riser application. In this work, scaled-down c…

A Review of Head Injury and Finite Element Head Models Open

Kwong Ming Tse, Siak Piang Lim, V.B.C. Tan, Heow Pueh Lee · 2015

Head injury, being one of the main causes of death or permanent disability in everyday life, continues to remain as a major health problem with significant socioeconomic costs. Therefore, there is a need for biomechanical studies of head i…

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