Thermodynamical consistency of an anisotropic meanfield damage model for SMC composites

Abstract This contribution investigates the thermodynamic consistency of a meanfield damage model published by the authors [1]. The model is based on an empirical description of the fiber orientation distribution function (FODF). Due to a combination of matrix damage and fiber‐matrix interface debonding, the model is able to predict the inhomogeneous and anisotropic evolution of the overall behavior of the considered Sheet Molding Compound …