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Environmental Degradation of the Interface in Graphite/Epoxy Single Filament Composites Measured using Raman Spectroscopy: Effect of Hydrothermal and Thermal Exposure at 100°C
Composite Interfaces
  • Maher S. Amer, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • M. J. Koczak
  • Linda S. Schadler
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1995
Abstract

Raman spectroscopy was used to monitor the interfacial behavior in graphite/epoxy single filament composites. The effect of thermal and hydrothermal exposure at 100°C on the interfacial properties was also monitored. Hydrothermal exposure caused a 50% reduction in the ability of the interface to withstand shear stresses. It was found that the degradation is due to failure of the interfacial bonds, and that the interfacial bonds fail due to radial tensile stresses created at the interface resulting from matrix swelling upon water absorption.

DOI
10.1163/156855495X00147
Citation Information
Maher S. Amer, M. J. Koczak and Linda S. Schadler. "Environmental Degradation of the Interface in Graphite/Epoxy Single Filament Composites Measured using Raman Spectroscopy: Effect of Hydrothermal and Thermal Exposure at 100°C" Composite Interfaces Vol. 3 Iss. 1 (1995) p. 41 - 50 ISSN: 09276440
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/maher_amer/11/