The Effects of Hygrothermal Aging on the Impact Penetration Resistance of Triaxially Braided Composites [PDF]
An experimental study was conducted to measure the effects of long term hygrothermal aging on the impact penetration resistance of triaxially braided polymer composites.
Kohlman, Lee W. +5 more
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Effects of Moisture Absorption on the Mechanical and Fatigue Properties of Natural Fiber Composites: A Review. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)This review critically examines the effects of moisture absorption on the mechanical and fatigue properties of natural fiber composites (NFCs), with a focus on tensile strength, elastic modulus, and long-term durability.
Pavlovic A, Valzania L, Minak G.
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Second Generation Integrated Composite Analyzer (ICAN) Computer Code [PDF]
This manual updates the original 1986 NASA TP-2515, Integrated Composite Analyzer (ICAN) Users and Programmers Manual. The various enhancements and newly added features are described to enable the user to prepare the appropriate input data to run this ...
Ginty, Carol A. +2 more
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Deformation and Damage Studies for Advanced Structural Materials [PDF]
Advancements made in understanding deformation and damage of advanced structural materials have enabled the development of new technologies including the attainment of a nationally significant NASA Level 1 Milestone and the provision of expertise to the ...
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Accelerated Aging of Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints for use in Material Screening and Selection During Development: A Review and Case Study [PDF]
, 2022 Adhesively bonded structures are used in many high-tech industries such as aerospace, automotive, and defense. The application of these joints using composite adherends has increased in recent years because of improved strength-to-weight ratio, design ...
Flanigan, Marie Danielle
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Weibull Probabilistic Model of Moisture Concentration Build Up in a Fiber Graphite/Epoxy Polymer Composite under Varying Hydrothermal Conditions [PDF]
, 2020 Advanced mechanical and structural applications require accurate assessment and better knowledge of the damage state during elaboration and service.
Abdelkader, Lousdad +2 more
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An Assessment of Mechanical Behavior on High Temperature and Different Volume Fraction of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites [PDF]
, 2013 Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials are the primary choice in various structural and high performance application facilitating the need from the last four decades.
Shekhar, Raj, Tulip, Sudhanshu Sekhar
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Effect of repeated salt fog-dry cycles on the performances reversibility of flax fiber reinforced composites [PDF]
This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of flax fiber reinforced epoxy composites (FFRCs) under realistic environmental conditions, contributing to the development of sustainable composite materials for semi-structural outdoor applications.
Calabrese L. +4 more
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Research and technology highlights of the Lewis Research Center [PDF]
Highlights of research accomplishments of the Lewis Research Center for fiscal year 1984 are presented. The report is divided into four major sections covering aeronautics, space communications, space technology, and materials and structures.
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Effect of alternating humidity and dryness on the durability of adsorbent sheets used in open cycle adsorption processes [PDF]
Silica gel based composite materials are considered as promising materials in open-cycle adsorption processes for water vapor adsorption/desorption. However, their long-term performance under fluctuating humidity conditions remains unclear.
Calabrese, Luigi +6 more
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