Effects of changing environment and loading speed on mechanical behavior of FRP composites

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Volumn 25, Issue 12, 2006, Pages 1227-1240

  Ray, B C ^a  

^a NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (India)

Author keywords

Absorption desorption; Crosshead speed; Epoxy; Glass fiber; Hygrothermal shock; Mechanical behavior; Polyester

Indexed keywords

ABSORPTION; ATMOSPHERIC HUMIDITY; COMPOSITE MATERIALS; DURABILITY; EPOXY RESINS; GLASS FIBERS; INTERFACES (MATERIALS); POLYESTERS; SHEAR STRENGTH;

ABSORPTION/DESORPTION; CROSSHEAD SPEED; HYGROTHERMAL SHOCK; MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR;

FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS;

EID: 33747587400     PISSN: 07316844     EISSN: 15307964     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0731684406059783     Document Type: Article

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