Relating hydrothermal degradation in single fibre composites to degradation behaviour in bulk composites

• Published in: Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing Vol. 27; no. 9; pp. 861 - 867
• Main Authors: Amer, M.S., Koczak, M.J., Schadler, L.S.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 1996; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; bulk composites; Composites; Exact sciences and technology; finite element analysis; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; hydrothermal degradation; Polymer industry, paints, wood; single fibre composites; Technology of polymers; single fibre composites; finite element analysis; hydrothermal degradation; bulk composites; Finite element method; Analysis method; Humidity; Fiber reinforced material; Epoxy resin; Composite material; Thermal degradation; Carbon fiber

Previous studies on single fibre composites using micro-Raman spectroscopy revealed that the primary interfacial degradation mechanism in graphite/epoxy composites after hydrothermal exposure is mechanical in nature. Mechanical degradation of the interface is the result of a complex state of stress...