Yielding behavior of model epoxy matrices for fiber reinforced composites: Effect of strain rate and temperature

Journal of Macromolecular Science - Physics

Volumn 44 B, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 993-1005

  Behzadi, Shabnam ^a   Jones, Frank R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Activation energy; Epoxy resin; Strain rate; Temperature; Time temperature superposition; Uniaxial compression; Yielding

Indexed keywords

ACTIVATION ENERGY; COMPOSITE MATERIALS; COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH; FIBER REINFORCED MATERIALS; PHENOLS; STRAIN;

TIME TEMPERATURE SUPERPOSITION; UNIAXIAL COMPRESSION; YIELDING;

EPOXY RESINS;

EID: 30344465791     PISSN: 00222348     EISSN: 1525609X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00222340500393881     Document Type: Article

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