Life Prediction Methodologies for Composite Materials

Abstract

The committee assessed the methodologies used for the life prediction of organic composites utilized in load-bearing applications. The study is a state of the art survey of composites technology and life prediction methodologies for fiber reinforced polymer composites under various loading conditions. Conclusions and recommendations are presented for future research and development to aid in the development of reliable life-prediction methods that allow the safe and predictable application of organic matrix composites in load-bearing structures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1992
Accession Number
ADA248637

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aging (Materials)
  • Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Micromechanics
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Thermoplastic Resins

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.