The Effect of Environment on the Mechanical Behavior of AS/3501-6 Graphite/Epoxy Material.

Abstract

Applicability of linear viscoelasticity to the characterization of AS/3501-6 Graphite/Epoxy material under severe environment was investigated in this Phase I program. Specific studies included development of master curves reflecting material dependence on time, temperature and humidity and resolution of the question as to whether a specific thermal conditioning environment can be directly substituted for a specific moisture conditioning environment over a prescribed temperature vs. humidity range.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061912

Entities

People

  • Tak‐San Ho
  • W. J. Renton

Organizations

  • Vought

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Composite Materials
  • Data Acquisition
  • Environment
  • Equations
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Laminates
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Strain Gages
  • Tensile Strength

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Reinforced Composite Materials