Advanced Composite Performance: Material Behavior and Life Cycle Prediction for Rotating Machines
Abstract
The Virginia Tech life prediction methodology is applied to composite materials to determine a fundamental understanding of material behavior and life cycle issues (e.g. fatigue damage, creep, creep rupture). Specific areas addressed in this activity include: (1) establishing the likely damage and failure modes for rotating machines; (2) constructing micromechanical models of the material failure modes; (3) constructing a methodology for the life analysis of composite rotors operating under high temperature and loading.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 26, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA414609
Entities
People
- Kenneth L. Reifsnider
- Scott W. Case
Organizations
- Virginia Tech