ISSN: 0884-6804
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The Deformation and Failure Processes of Kevlar 49 Single Filaments
Pruneda, CO
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA

Hodson, J
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA

Morgan, RJ
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA

Kershaw, RP
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA

Abstract

Kevlar 49 fibers [poly (p-phenylene terephthalamide), or PPTA] are increasingly utilized in high-performance fibrous epoxy composites in critical structural applications in which they are expected to maintain their structural integrity over long time periods. To predict the fiber durability with confidence requires a detailed understanding of the deformation and failure processes of the fiber and the structural and environmental factors that affect such processes.

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Paper ID: CTR10809J
DOI: 10.1520/CTR10809J
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