CHAPTER 5: Conclusion
5.3. Future works
The present numerical approach has been validated through the comparison of the numerical results against experimental data. As discussed in Section 2.4.4, the present numerical model is valid before any failure is initiated in the matrix. This is because the present model is developed in the framework of continuum mechanics. Therefore, in order to extend the scope of the present numerical model, it is required to employ continuum damage mechanics.
Polymer matrix composites is composed of fibers and a matrix. Typically, mechanical properties of fibers are superior to those of a matrix. Thermally degraded material properties of the textile composites are mainly attributed to the matrix. Therefore, the
thermo-mechanical behavior of the epoxy should be more carefully investigated from various perspectives. Molecular dynamics model is a good candidate to study thermos- mechanical behavior of the epoxy material subjected to thermal and mechanical loading simultaneously.
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