EFFECTS OF VARIOUS METHODS OF WET CONDITIONING ON THE STRENGTH PROPERTIES OF SEVERAL GLASS-FABRIC-REINFORCED PLASTIC LAMINATES

Abstract

This report presents the results of tests to evaluate the effects of various types and durations of wet exposure on the tensile, compressive, and flexural properties of epoxy, polyester, phenolic, and silicone laminates reinforced with 181 glass fabric that had various types of fabric finish. The tests were made after normal conditioning and after various periods of wet exposure. Wet conditions used for (1)immersion in water at 73 degrees F, (2)exposure to an atmosphere at 100 degrees F and approximately 100 percent humidity, or (3)boiling in water. (Author-PL).

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1959
Accession Number
AD0210225

Entities

People

  • Bert P. Munthe
  • Robert L. Youngs

Organizations

  • Forest Products Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Composite Materials
  • Flexural Properties
  • Humidity
  • Laminated Plastics
  • Laminates
  • Macromolecules
  • Materials
  • Molecules
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers
  • Synthetic Polymers

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

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  • Polymer Science and Engineering.