Recent advances in simulation in fiber-reinforced polymer composites: Mechanical properties and applications

This study provides an overview of the recent advances in simulation techniques applied to fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, focusing on analyzing their mechanical properties and applications. FRP composites have gained significant attention in various industries due to their excellent mechanical properties, lightweight nature, and corrosion resistance. Simulating the behavior of FRP composites allows researchers and engineers to optimize their design, understand their mechanical performance, and predict their response under different loading conditions. This study explores different theoretical models for predicting the mechanical properties of composites. This study also acknowledges the challenges of characterizing these heterogeneous materials, making computational techniques such as finite element analysis indispensable for accurate predictions. In addition, simulated mechanical properties of composites with varying fibers and matrices are explored and compared with experimental results. Furthermore, the applications of simulation in different industries for characterizing FRP composites are discussed.