Dynamic mechanical analysis of the effect of water on E-glass-vinylester composites

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Volumn 25, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 631-644

  Karbhari, Vistasp M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Degradation; DMTA; E glass; Glass transition temperature; Post cure; Vinylester; Water immersion

Indexed keywords

DEGRADATION; DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYSIS; ESTERS; PLASTICIZERS; PULTRUSION;

DMTA; E-GLASS; POST-CURE; VINYLESTER; WATER IMMERSION;

COMPOSITE MATERIALS;

EID: 33645671924     PISSN: 07316844     EISSN: 15307964     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0731684406058274     Document Type: Article

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