Date of Award
1992
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Abstract
Degradation of composite materials in marine environments has been investigated experimentally and with analytical and numerical methods. Basic mechanical properties, fiber volume fraction, moisture absorption curves and transverse tensile properties after water absorption were determined. Transverse fracture surfaces of dry and wet composites were inspected in a scanning electron microscope (SEM). In addition, the edge replication technique was applied. Micromechanical stress analysis of a composite subjected to mechanical, thermal and moisture loading were performed using analytical methods and finite elements. Transverse stiffness and stress levels for interfacial debonding and matrix failure were calculated and correlated with transverse stiffness and strength obtained experimentally.
Extent
199 p.
Recommended Citation
Pomies, Frederic., "Degradation of composite materials in a marine environment" (1992). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 280.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/280
Identifier
FADT14818
Comments
College of Engineering and Computer Science|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1992.|College of Engineering and Computer Science