HIGH STRENGTH GLASS FIBERS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Abstract
Continued work on the effects of moisture in rings made from glass monofilament and epoxy resin, where the binder is applied to the fiber at the bushing as it is drawn, shows the importance of maintaining dry conditions both drawing of the fiber and in the atmosphere surrounding the composite even after curing of the resin. Storage and testing of such rings over silica gel resulted in glass stress levels 20% higher than in comparable rings stored and tested in the normal laboratory atmosphere, although in both cases the fibers were drawn in a low humidity atmosphere. Initial tensile strength tests on uncoated single filaments gave generally low and erratic results. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 20, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0285285
Entities
People
- D.l. Hollinger
- H.t. Plant
Organizations
- General Electric