Significant Properties of Epoxy Resins as Matrices in Graphite Composites.

Abstract

It is desirable, for purposes of developing better resins, to know what properties of thermosetting resins are most significant in affecting the structural properties of grahphite fiber/resin matrix composites. Unidirectional and multidirectional composites were fabricated and evaluated using five resin matrix systems. The influence of these resin properties on composite performance was examined through the experimental evaluation of composites fabricated from several resin materials possessing rather widely varying mechanical properties. Composite properties measured include: initial modulus, proportional limit, and ultimate strength.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA026028

Entities

People

  • N. J. Pagano
  • Ronald J. Kuhbander

Organizations

  • University of Dayton Research Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Films
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Structural Properties
  • Thermosetting Plastics

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials