Finite element evaluation of the microbond test: Meniscus effect, interphase region, and vise angle

Composites Science and Technology

Volumn 63, Issue 5, 2003, Pages 641-651

  Ash, J T ^a   Cross, W M ^a   Svalstad, D ^a   Kellar, J J ^a   Kjerengtroen, L ^a  

^a SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

Author keywords

A. Polymer matrix composites (PMCs); B. Interfacial strength; B. Interphase; C. Finite element analysis (FEA); D. Microbond test

Indexed keywords

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; GLASS FIBERS; POLYMERS; STRESSES; SURFACE TENSION;

MICROBOND TEST;

COMPOSITE MATERIALS;

INTERFACIAL PROPERTY; STRENGTH; TESTING;

EID: 0037395641     PISSN: 02663538     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0266-3538(02)00256-7     Document Type: Article

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