Multiscale modeling of extrinsic self healing GFRP materials

Abstract In this study, a novel multiscale material model is proposed to simulate the elasto-plastic damage-healing behavior of an epoxy matrix in composite material. This framework combines non-linear mean field homogenization methodologies with continuum mechanics achieve healing process coupled manner along damage. The able predict time dependent effect combined damage propagation. model, depends on current matrix, available that can evolve and rate healing. A parametric study respect dependency analysis were performed examine sensitivity model. addition, microscale method calculate initiation efficiency using representative volume element microcapsules. simulation showed 7.5% fraction microcapsules 40% structural integrity be recovered.