Composite manufacturing modeling using porous media theory

Paper in proceeding, 2012

We recently developed a simulation tool to simulate a quite wide class of composites manufacturing processes based on a compressible porous media theory formulation involving three constituents, solid, fluid and pore gas embedded in the voids. The aim of this tool is: firstly to model the highly deformable preform and its interaction with external loading and the intrinsic fluid pressure as well as the resulting changes in permeability, compaction and level of saturation. Secondly, the aim is to track the resin flow front during the infusion process using the continuum formulation itself, thereby avoiding methods like level set.