Manufacturing and Testing of Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs): A Review

Abstract

Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) have garnered considerable interest in several engineering domains owing to their exceptional strength, low weight, and customizable mechanical attributes. It is essential to comprehend PMC torsional behaviour while developing and optimizing structures that are subjected to rotating loads. The torsional characteristics of polymer matrix composites are reviewed in this work, along with a thorough examination of their mechanical behaviour under torsional loads. The kind of polymer matrix, reinforcing fibers, fiber orientation, volume percentage, and manufacturing procedures are some of the major parameters that are explored in the torsional behaviour of PMCs. These variables' impacts on PMCs' shear modulus, shear strength, and shear strain are investigated to provide light on the material's resistance to rotational deformation. Ultimately, the topic of torsional characteristics of PMCs has both opportunities and challenges, which sets the stage for the next study initiatives. The goal of this review is to give readers a thorough grasp of polymer matrix composites' torsional behaviour, making it an invaluable tool for scientists, engineers, and designers working on the creation and use of these cutting-edge materials.