Interpenetrating phase composites (IPCs), as a novel type of composite material, offer
advantages such as lightweight, high strength, and superior energy absorption. This study …

The effects of molecular weight (MW) of cross-linker and degree of cure on the structure and
thermo-mechanical properties of the Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether epoxy resin have been …

To gain fundamental understanding of energy absorbing mechanisms during high velocity
impact of plain weave S-2 glass/epoxy composites, single layer composites are ballistically …

Using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we develop strain-rate dependent Mode-I
cohesive traction laws for the glass fiber-epoxy interphase as a function of interphase …

A computational finite element (FE) model of thermal residual stress was developed for
carbon fiber/thermoplastic composites at the microscale and implemented via user material …

A molecular understanding of thermoset fracture is crucial for enhancing the performance
and durability across applications. However, achieving accurate atomistic modeling of …

Glass fibers are widely used as reinforcements in composites for applications ranging from
lightweight and damage tolerant structures to protective materials providing high levels of …

Tensile strength distribution of S-Glass fibers at small gage lengths on the order of the
ineffective length is required for both analytical and numerical models of composite …

In this paper, we establish a methodology to predict strain rate-dependent mixed-mode
traction-separation responses (ie, traction laws) for glass-epoxy composite interphase using …

Mesoscale models are useful for modeling dynamic impact on fiber reinforced polymer
composites. Mesoscale damage can be modeled using cohesive zones, but determining the …