Modelling of Environmental Ageing of Polymers and Polymer Composites—Modular and Multiscale Methods
Andrey E. Krauklis (University of Latvia)
Christian W. Karl (SINTEF Industry)
I. B.C.M. Iuri (TU Delft - Applied Mechanics)
Juris Burlakovs (Estonian University of Life Sciences)
Ruta Ozola-Davidane (University of Latvia)
Abedin I. Gagani (Siemens Digital Industries Software)
Olesja Starkova (University of Latvia)
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Abstract
Service lifetimes of polymers and polymer composites are impacted by environmental ageing. The validation of new composites and their environmental durability involves costly testing programs, thus calling for more affordable and safe alternatives, and modelling is seen as such an alternative. The state-of-the-art models are systematized in this work. The review offers a comprehensive overview of the modular and multiscale modelling approaches. These approaches provide means to predict the environmental ageing and degradation of polymers and polymer composites. Furthermore, the systematization of methods and models presented herein leads to a deeper and reliable understanding of the physical and chemical principles of environmental ageing. As a result, it provides better confidence in the modelling methods for predicting the environmental durability of polymeric materials and fibre-reinforced composites.
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