Survey of Long-Term Durability of Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Structures.

Abstract

A survey was conducted of available long-term strength properties of fiberglass-reinforced plastic structures. Included are fluid containment vessels, marine structures, and aircraft components with up to 19 years of service. Correlations were obtained for the variation of static fatigue strength, cyclic fatigue strength, and residual burst strength for pressure vessels. In addition, data were presented for the effects of moisture on strength retention. Data variations were analyzed, and relationships and implications for testing were discussed. Change in strength properties for complete structures was examined for indications of the effects of environmental conditions such as moisture and outdoor exposure (ultraviolet radiation, weathering) on long-term durability. (MM)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA303247

Entities

People

  • Seymour Lieblein

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Fiberglass
  • Mechanical Structure
  • Moisture
  • Optical Phenomena
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Radiation
  • Residuals
  • Resilience
  • Ultraviolet Radiation
  • Weathering

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.