Maheshwara Reddy JEDLA

Project description

I am developing models to predict the mechanical properties of recycled composites with brick and mortar architecture, such as those supplied by Fairmat, as part of advancing design techniques for recycled structural and non-structural parts.

My research aims to capture key architecture-driven phenomena — including crack deflection, fibre pull-out, delamination, and anisotropic damage progression — to better understand and predict composite behaviour.

To achieve this, I focus on detailed mechanical modelling of discontinuities and the development of shear-lag-based analytical models. These models are validated through experimental testing on unidirectional and woven recycled chips, and then integrated into a finite element (FEM) framework for virtual testing and optimization.

Ultimately, my goal is to establish a robust modelling strategy that bridges specimen-level characterisation to full component-level design, enabling the sustainable and efficient use of recycled composites in structural applications.