Variational asymptotic micromechanics modeling of heterogeneous magnetostrictive composite materials.

Highlights: [•] VAM is adopted as mathematical foundation without any additional ad hoc assumptions. [•] All types of UCs are handled uniformly and numerical implemented straightforwardly. [•] Different material properties in different directions are obtained simultaneously. [•] The effective properties and the local fields of magnetostrictive composites have been accurately predicted. [•] Both the multiscale asymptotic series and the periodic boundary conditions are derived. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]