Influence of Elastomer Distribution on the Cryogenic Microcracking of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites

Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Volumn 90, Issue 8, 2003, Pages 2268-2275

  Nobelen, Matthieu ^a   Hayes, Brian S ^a   Seferis, James C ^a  

^a University of Washington   (United States)

Author keywords

Carbon fiber; Composites; Fracture toughness; Microcracking; Particle reinforcement; Rubber

Indexed keywords

CARBON FIBERS; COMPOSITE MATERIALS; CRYOGENICS; FRACTURE TOUGHNESS;

RUBBER MODIFIERS;

ELASTOMERS;

CARBON FIBER; CRACKING; ELASTOMER; FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE; FRACTURE;

EID: 0142157257     PISSN: 00218995     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/app.12900     Document Type: Article

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