Multiscale Numerical Modeling of Vitrimer-Based Woven Face Sheets used in Sandwich Structure Applications
Georgios KOTSINIS, Festus Ifeanyi ANAGWU, Oussema KACHOURI, Gaston RAUCHS, Levent KIRKAYAK, Lucas BINSFELD, Gaetano GIUNTA
Abstract. To enhance the sustainability of high-performance sandwich structures, this research introduces a multiscale numerical framework for vitrimer-based woven composites. Unlike traditional chemistries, vitrimers utilize reversible bonding to enable repair and recycling. The modeling approach, implemented in Finite element software Abaqus, begins with micro-scale constituent homogenization followed by meso-scale FE modeling informed by Micro-Computed Tomography (μCT) for precise yarn geometry. Validated against interlaminar shear and flexural benchmarks, the models were integrated into a comprehensive sandwich structure simulation. This high-fidelity framework reduces reliance on physical testing, accelerating the industrial adoption of recyclable composite structures.
Keywords
Sandwich Structure, Composite Materials, Multiscale Fem Modelling, Vitrimer Composites
Published online 11/8/2026, 4 pages
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Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Georgios KOTSINIS, Festus Ifeanyi ANAGWU, Oussema KACHOURI, Gaston RAUCHS, Levent KIRKAYAK, Lucas BINSFELD, Gaetano GIUNTA, Multiscale Numerical Modeling of Vitrimer-Based Woven Face Sheets used in Sandwich Structure Applications, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 73, pp 27-30, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904459-6
The article was published as article 6 of the book Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures
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