Finite-element homogenization of short glass fiber/silicone rubber composites: Experimental validation of RVE and orientation-Averaged RVE methods

Wael A Moussa, Yasser S. Mohamed, Ahmed Abdelbary, Egyptian Navy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alexandria University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pharos University in Alexandria

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on December 24, 2025

Abstract

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A novel silicone rubber (SR) composite reinforced with randomly dispersed short glass fibers (SGFs) was developed and experimentally characterized. Five composite groups, with fiber weight fractions ranging from 5 wt% to 25 wt%, were fabricated and tested ...