Utilizing Factorial Modeling to Probe Multifaceted Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites

Abstract

Design tasks involving multiple complex requirements and constraints reveal the need for extensive materials research in the aerospace industry. This process requires researchers to innovate materials that conform strict design specifications. Reasons given for the advancement of materials neither abrogate material testing requirements nor supersede simplified design approaches. Structural design requires precise tracking of the elastic and strength properties of materials. Hence, tensile, flexural, and interlaminar shear properties are evaluated by the two-factor analysis method in this study. It provides a detailed search and analysis for every conceivable combinations of the factors’ levels through each complete test. The factorial modeling is proposed as a useful method while performing analysis on the mechanical properties rather than roughly providing averaged values for the tested materials.