Efficient generation method and mechanical property prediction of pore-embedded representative volume element for fiber-reinforced composites

Jingye Zhang, Zhengwei Yang, Guangjie Kou, Hui Cai, Zhibin Zhao, Jianwu Zhou, Dong Li, School of Missile Engineering, Rocket Force University of Engineering, College of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on July 25, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
In the manufacturing of carbon fiber-reinforced composites, defects such as porosity tend to occur within the matrix, mainly caused by inappropriate process parameters, uneven raw material distribution, solvent evaporation, or air entrapment. Extensive ...