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In this paper, we proposed a revised Mori–Tanaka model for the effective estimation of the elastic properties at lower fiber volume fraction. A review of some notable micromechanics-based models with the theories proposed by Voigt and Reuss, Hashin–Shtrikman model, Mori–Tanaka method and dilute dispersion scheme is carried out, and a critique is presented focusing on the limitations of these models. Finite Element (FE) simulations are performed using Representative Volume Element (RVE) technique to rationalize the analytical results. Our results revealed that revised Mori–Tanaka estimates and FE predictions are in agreement. Elastic properties of the test material are dependent on size of RVE suggesting the effective elastic modulus evaluated using RVE forms the lower bounds of true effective values. However, we still believe that there is room for the debate for evaluating the elastic properties of these composites at larger volume fractions with the inclusion of Eshelby’s tensor in Mori–Tanaka scheme. Thus the efficacy of micromechanics-based models for the effective estimation of elastic properties of polymer matrix composites is highlighted. Our findings may provide new significant insights of the effective estimation of elastic properties of PMC using micromechanics-based approach.

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This current study reports on multi-level damage and creep behaviour of metal and composite material under external high pressure using finite element concept. A fatigue damage model with microcracks with improper interface has been portrayed in the present investigation. In addition, the overall elastic properties and damage evaluation are also studied and comparative study of mechanical properties has been outlined. Further thermo-elastic creep response of materials based on Norton’s law is also presented. The results showed that the proposed nonlinear constitutive model and overall elastic damage behaviour of composite material are in agreement. Implemented nonlinear constitutive model is secured by comparing predicted stress–strain curves with experimental data available in the past literature under uniaxial tension. The time-dependent behaviour creep stresses and displacements are studied and plotted. The analysis provides significant new insights of micromechanical damage, creep and collapse behaviour of composite material. For the structural composites, some notable techniques have been developed over the past three decades; review of these techniques is also outlined here in this paper and state of art is established together with insights for upcoming development.