Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC) are increasingly favored in structural
applications for their light weight and durability. However, the numerical modeling of
these materials poses several challenges. This is primarily due to the highly anisotropic
nature...
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Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC) are increasingly favored in structural
applications for their light weight and durability. However, the numerical modeling of
these materials poses several challenges. This is primarily due to the highly anisotropic
nature of the creep exhibited by these materials above the glass transition temperature.
Also, the damage and failure of the material is of particular interest to designers using
the PMCs. Recently, a sustained effort has been to provide the designer with large
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