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  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Natural composite materials with hard and soft phases exhibit remarkable mechanical properties.
  • Residual stress is common in these materials but its role is not fully understood or utilized.
  • Brick-and-mortar biocomposites are a typical example of such materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of prestress in strengthening brick-and-mortar biocomposites.
  • To explore the influence of different prestressing modes on material properties.
  • To analyze the impact of geometrical and material parameters on prestress effects.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive numerical simulations were employed.
  • The study focused on typical brick-and-mortar biocomposite architectures.
  • Various prestressing conditions and material parameters were systematically varied.

Main Results:

  • Prestress was shown to be a key factor in enhancing the strength of biocomposites.
  • The study identified specific prestressing modes that are most effective.
  • The influence of geometrical and material parameters on the strengthening effect was quantified.

Conclusions:

  • Prestress plays a crucial role in the mechanical performance of brick-and-mortar biocomposites.
  • A deeper understanding of the prestress-strength relationship is established.
  • These findings can inspire novel strategies for designing high-performance composite materials.