A.P. Korzhavyi - Dr. Sc. (Eng.), Professor, Kaluga branch of the Bauman MSTU E-mail: fn2kf@list.ru B.M. Loginov - Dr. Sc. (Phys.-Math.), Professor, Kaluga branch of the Bauman MSTU E-mail: bmloginov@kaluga.ru M.B. Loginova - Ph. D. (Phys.-Math.), Associate Professor, Kaluga branch of the Bauman MSTU E-mail: bmloginov@kaluga.ru Yu.S. Belov - Ph. D. (Phys.-Math.), Associate Professor, Kaluga branch of the Bauman MSTU E-mail: ybs82@mail.ru S.V. Rybkin - Ph. D. (Phys.-Math.), Associate Professor, Kaluga branch of the Bauman MSTU E-mail: bmloginov@kaluga.ru

The systematization of modern methods of computer simulation study of the mechanical properties of polymer composites materials reinforced by carbon nanotubes have been carried out. Analysis of the results of studying the load distribution and transfer mechanisms in the composite material showed that adhesion properties multiple improvement could be achieved by functionalization of the interfacial surfaces by certain groups of chemisorbents. The results of theoretical studies of carbon nanotubes concentration influence on mechanical properties of composite materials for various polymer matrices have been summarized.

 

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