Summary
A non-linear model to describe the constitutive behaviour of composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes is presented. The model is formulated in order to adequately represent the damping effects introduced by carbon nanotubes, assuming the occurrence of stick-slip motion. The primary goal is to provide an improved alternative for dynamic numerical analysis of components reinforced with carbon nanotubes. This work presents the main considerations and basis for the mathematical formulation of the model.
