Self Healing of Polymer Matrix Composites

i) Healing agent and catalyst in polymer matrix

ii) Advancing crack ruptures in micro capsules

iii) Healing agent contacts catalyst

Model Tracks:

• Damage initiation and evaluation
• Unrecoverable (Plastic) Strains
• Self-Healing
• Failure

Crushed Micro Capsule

Ref: Barbero E.J., Greco F. , Lonetti P. Continuum Damage ealing Mechanics with Applications to Self-Healing Composites, J. Damage Mechanics. 14(1):51-81, January 2005.