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Florida Atlantic University
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2008
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2008
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Degradation of the critical components of polymer matrix composites in marine
environments had been experimentally investigated. Water absorption behavior of neat
resin and composite specimens was examined. The tensile strength of fibers was
monitored using the single filament test. The mechanical properties of the resins were
monitored by tensile, flexure, and dynamic-mechanical tests. In addition, matrix
shrinkage during cure and matrix swelling after immersion in water were monitored. The
integrity of the fiber/matrix (F/M) interface of the composite systems was studied using
the single fiber fragmentation test (SFFT). Macroscopic composites were examined using
transverse tensile and transverse flexure tests to study the influence of the integrity of the
matrix and F/M interface on the macroscopic response. In addition, for characterization
of F/M debonding in the SFFT, a fracture mechanics model and modified test procedure
were developed.
environments had been experimentally investigated. Water absorption behavior of neat
resin and composite specimens was examined. The tensile strength of fibers was
monitored using the single filament test. The mechanical properties of the resins were
monitored by tensile, flexure, and dynamic-mechanical tests. In addition, matrix
shrinkage during cure and matrix swelling after immersion in water were monitored. The
integrity of the fiber/matrix (F/M) interface of the composite systems was studied using
the single fiber fragmentation test (SFFT). Macroscopic composites were examined using
transverse tensile and transverse flexure tests to study the influence of the integrity of the
matrix and F/M interface on the macroscopic response. In addition, for characterization
of F/M debonding in the SFFT, a fracture mechanics model and modified test procedure
were developed.
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164 p.
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College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2008.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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2008
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2008
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2008
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2008
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2008
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FA00012543
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Engineering and Computer Science
Attributed name: Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
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Ramirez, Felipe A.
Graduate College
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Evaluation of Water Degradation ofPolymer Matrix Composites by Micromechanical and Macromechanical Tests
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2008
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Title
Evaluation of Water Degradation ofPolymer Matrix Composites by Micromechanical and Macromechanical Tests
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Evaluation of Water Degradation ofPolymer Matrix Composites by Micromechanical and Macromechanical Tests