Randomization algorithm for the micromechanical modeling of fiber-reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites

02 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s): Eric Jason Carey, Marianna Maiaru

Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) are replacing metallic materials in many engineering fields such as aerospace, naval and mechanical engineering. Failure in PMCs can happen due to matrix cracking, fiber failure, fiber/matrix debonding and delamination. Performing damage and failure analysis...