Environmental Interactions and Fracture in Polymer-Matrix Composites.

Abstract

This project was concerned with the link between transport and fracture in composite materials with emphasis on degradation of properties on aqueous exposure. The dependence of transport and fracture on volume fraction of a particulate filler was considered in terms of the percolation properties of the connected and unconnected particles. This report describes: validation of the percolation approach; mechanical properties ad effect of water absorption; electrical and gravimetric measurements; and ternary composites with glass and rubber.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA332954

Entities

People

  • Roger C. Newman
  • Stuart B. Lyon

Organizations

  • University of Manchester

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Composite Materials
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Particles
  • Particulates
  • Percolation
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Resistance
  • Tensile Strength
  • Transport Ships

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials