U20MM
The University of Twente Micromechanics Modeller
Thanks to Richard de Vries, Edwin Lamers, Sebastiaan Wijskamp, Blasimir Villa Rodriguez, Remko Akkerman
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U20FT
The University of Twente Friction Tool
The U20 Friction Tool is a Matlab tool that predicts tool-ply friction in thermoplastic composites upon forming. The model is based on the Reynolds' equation for thin film lubrication and assumes hydrodynamic lubrication on a meso-mechanical level. The frictional properties are calculated, solely based on the rheological properties of the matrix constituent and the fabric weave geometry.
Thanks to Rene ten Thije Lieuwe v.d. Meer, Mark Ubbink, Remko Akkerman