THE FRACTURE ENERGY OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS.

Abstract

A new test method for the measurement of adhesion is described and demonstrated. This method measures the debonding fracture energy between epoxy resin and glass. The effect of moisture on such a joint is shown as are the influences of different glass finishes. Analysis of these data show that the decrease of fracture energy of a joint that results from moisture penetration is directly proportional to the quantity of water present at the joint interface. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0698031

Entities

People

  • John O. Outwater
  • Michael C. Murphy

Organizations

  • University of Vermont

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Composite Materials
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Films
  • Finishes
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Moisture
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.