Durability of Graphite-Fiber-Reinforced PMR-15 Composites Aged at Elevated Temperatures

Journal of Composites Technology and Research

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 127-132

  Bowles, Kenneth J ^a  

^a NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Carbon fiber; Composites; Compression properties; Durability; Polymer matrix; Thermal aging

Indexed keywords

EID: 0007623493     PISSN: 08846804     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1520/ctr10612j     Document Type: Article

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