Journal Published Online: 01 October 1984
Volume 6, Issue 3

Influence of Simulated Space Environment on the Behavior of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Plastics with ±45° Ply Orientations—Part 2

CODEN: JCTRER

Abstract

The first part of this paper [1] described the nondestructive evaluation of ±45° carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminates before and after exposure to thermal cycling or electron irradiation. In contrast to predictions based on computational analyses, only minor matrix cracking could be observed in the graphite/epoxy laminates. The effects of different types of fibers in the prepregs and of different curing temperatures of the epoxy resins were negligible. The polyimide-based laminate, however, suffered both severe cracking and delaminations due to thermal cycling.

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Hartung, W
Institut für Strukturmechanik, Braunschweig, Federal Republic of Germany
Bergmann, HW
Institut für Strukturmechanik, Braunschweig, Federal Republic of Germany
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Stock #: CTR10830J
ISSN: 0884-6804
DOI: 10.1520/CTR10830J