Symbol

Parameter Definition

Value

a

Radius of the CNT

1 nm [(15,15) CNT]

b

Radius of the RVE

4 nm

Length of embedded nanotube

100 nm

Young’s modulus of Matrix

Young’s modulus of CNT

Thickness of the nanotube

Bond energy due to van der Waals interaction at the equilibrium distance

Poisson’s Ratio of the Nanotube

0.28

Poisson’s Ratio of the Matrix

0.35

Equilibrium distance between two interface

Coefficient of thermal contraction of CNT

Coefficient of thermal contraction of Matrix

Coefficient of Friction

0.25

Change of temperature after thermal cooling

No of polymer molecule per unit volume of matrix

No of CNT atom per unit volume of matrix

Interface displacement beyond equilibrium distance

0.25 nm

Git

Interface Fracture Toughness

37 × 109 nJ/nm2