A Critical Review on Finite Element Models Towards Physico-Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Fibre/Filler-Reinforced Composite Materials

Bamboo is nowadays considered one of the most promising alternative substitutes to synthetic fibre composites. In addition to being affordable, having a quick growth cycle, being easily accessible, environmentally benign, extremely flexible, simple to develop, and biodegradable characteristics, it also has higher strength and stiffness with low density. Their natural abundance, lower cost, lightweight, and strength-to-weight ratio characteristics have compelled us to consider bamboo-reinforced composites as the most sustainable and suitable composites for wide industrial applications. Researchers are deeply involved in investigating such natural fibre-reinforced composites (NFRCs) for the wider arena of industrial applications that have identified their reliability and accessibility for being involved in aircraft, automotive, and marine equipment as well as in various engineering disciplines. In this regard, various researchers have gone through modelling and simulation approaches in order to determine the performance characteristics of such bamboo-reinforced composites (BRCs). The present work is a noble attempt to illuminate the readers regarding the comprehensive review and summary of the finite element method (FEM) approach that has been carried out in terms of their modelling and simulation (M&S), model type, simulation parameters, and performing platforms, their research outcomes based on the applicable theories and popular methods in this area. The work is also expected to let more experts know about the current status of research in this area which would definitely prove to be a resourceful work for sustainable guidance for relevant researchers.