Continuous Parallel Fiber Composites: Deformation and Strength

This article provides a summary of some analytical methods that may be used to estimate the effective thermo-elastic constants of unidirectionally fiber reinforced composites. Both multi-phase and two-phase composites are considered. Matrix yielding effects and failure processes during uniaxial loading are also considered. Fiber failure and matrix cracking modes of damage are considered, and in addition compression strength, transverse compression strength, and in-plane longitudinal shear strength.