Abstarct: A finite element (FE) simulation using Abaqus software for continuum shell elements is proposed to simulate the compression after impact (CAI) behavior and predict the strength of composites. This test method determines the damage resistance of multidirectional polymer matrix composite laminated plates subjected to a drop-weight impact event. The composite material forms are limited to continuous-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites. A flat, rectangular composite plate is subjected to an out-of-plane, concentrated impact using a drop-weight device with a hemispherical impactor. The plate under investigation was of [+0/90] s lay-up and 4 laxyers. Continuum shell elements with Hashin failure criterion exhibit the composite laminate damage behavior. The impact response is quantified in terms of the resulting size and type of damage in the specimen. The impact response properties generated by this test method are highly dependent upon several factors, which include specimen geometry, layup, impactor geometry, impactor mass, impact force, impact energy, boundary conditions, the coefficient of friction between surfaces of laminate and impactor, hard contact between laxyers and etc. Thus, results are generally not scalable to other configurations, and are particular to the combination of geometric and physical conditions tested. Furthermore the adhesive bond between fibers in composite is assumed as a constraint with stiffness, normal and tangential properties and other features of laxyer bond. Impact strength and failure of several panels were investigated. The results of analysis are presented. The proposed FE model reveals good strength predictions and indicates good agreement with valid results, making it a valuable tool for strength prediction of stitched composites. Keywords: FE Simulation; polymer matrix composite laminated plate; Bond between laxyers; Low velocity impact; Hashin failure