Cryogenic Microcracking of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites: Influences of Fiber-Matrix Adhesion

Journal of Composite Materials

Volumn 37, Issue 21, 2003, Pages 1939-1950

  Timmerman, John F ^a   Hayes, Brian S ^a   Seferis, James C ^a  

^a University of Washington   (United States)

Author keywords

Cryogenics; Fiber matrix adhesion; Laminates; Microcracking

Indexed keywords

ADHESION; CARBON FIBERS; DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYSIS; EPOXY RESINS; LOW TEMPERATURE PHENOMENA; MICROCRACKING; SHEAR STRENGTH; SURFACE TREATMENT;

FIBER-MATRIX ADHESION; ROOM TEMPERATURE;

FIBER REINFORCED MATERIALS;

EID: 0242443804     PISSN: 00219983     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/002199803036281     Document Type: Article

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