Crazing in Polymeric and Composite Systems

Abstract

The study of the failure of composite systems under stress is important both theoretically and practically. This program aims to develop time dependent theories for studying crazing behavior of stressed polymeric and composite systems. Certain microstructural characteristics developed during deformation are considered in the mathematical formulations. This includes the development of basic analytical tools in creating possible constitutive modeling of thermo-mechanical behavior of polymeric and composite systems at combined micro- and macrostructural levels. This noncontinuum craze-crack transition is based on mesomechanical considerations which yield information upon damage micromechanics of crazing and failure behavior of polymeric and composite systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198372

Entities

People

  • C. C. Hsiao

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Complex Variables
  • Composite Materials
  • Elastic Properties
  • Engineering
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Micromechanics
  • Molecules
  • Plastics
  • Polymers
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Tensile Stress
  • Three Dimensional

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Theoretical Analysis.