Effect of ageing on the mechanical properties of short sisal fibre reinforced polystyrene composites

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 249-271

  Manikandan Nair, K C ^a   Thomas, Sabu ^a  

^a MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Ageing; Dimensional stability; Sisal fibre reinforced polystyrene composites; Tensile properties

Indexed keywords

AGING OF MATERIALS; DIMENSIONAL STABILITY; DYNAMIC LOADS; INTERFACES (MATERIALS); POLYSTYRENES; SHRINKAGE; SURFACE TREATMENT; TENSILE STRENGTH; THERMAL EFFECTS;

WATER UPTAKE;

FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS;

EID: 0038343365     PISSN: 08927057     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0892705703016003004     Document Type: Article

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