Generalised self consistent homogenisation as an inverse problem

Usually in the framework of the self consistent scheme, the homogenised material behaviour is obtained with a symbolic approach. This paper presents a different, fully numerical procedure. We solve a coupled thermo-mechanical problem for non-linear composites with brittle long fibres and properties depending on temperature, by using our development of the generalized self-consistent method. The considered homogenisation scheme is presented as an inverse problem and Artificial Neural Networks are used to solve it. The problem is formulated for n-layered isotropic elastic-brittle cylindrical inclusions surrounded by an elasto-plastic matrix. The influence of possible yielding of the matrix and breakage of the fibres on the effective behaviour of the composite is considered. The method is finally applied to the real case of superconducting strands used for the coils of the future ITER experimental reactor. Usually in the framework of the self consistent scheme, the homogenised material behaviour is obtained with a symbolic approach. This paper presents a different, fully numerical procedure. The authors solve a coupled thermo-mechanical problem for non linear composites with brittle long fibres and properties depending on temperature, by using our development of the generalized self-consistent method. The considered homogenisation scheme is presented as an inverse problem and Artificial Neural Networks are used to solve it. The problem is formulated for n-layered isotropic elastic-brittle cylindrical inclusions surrounded by an elasto-plastic matrix. The influence of possible yielding of the matrix and breakage of the fibres on the effective behaviour of the composite is considered. The method is finally applied to the real case of superconducting strands used for the coils of the future ITER experimental reactor.