Environmental Effects on the Static and Fatigue Strength of Graphite/Epoxy Structures,

Abstract

With the increasing use of graphite/epoxy composites in aircraft primary structures to achieve weight and cost savings, the long term integrity of such structures is a matter of concern. In comparison with metals, it is known that the aerospace environment of temperature and moisture has a degrading influence on composites. This paper reviews the environmental effects on the static strength and fatigue life of graphite/epoxy composites.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA170927

Entities

People

  • R. J. Callinan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Environments
  • Aircrafts
  • Composite Materials
  • Environment
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Fatigue Life
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Structure
  • Moisture

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space