Abstract
The effect of external loading on the rate of water uptake by unidirectional composites is examined as a function of the loading angle (θ) with respect to the fibre direction in glass and graphite-reinforced epoxies. The moisture uptake under the effect of the external load increases with θ, suggesting a dependence on the matrix volume increase, itself a function of the strain and of the Poisson's ratio.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 153-164 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Adhesion |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1981 |
Externally published | Yes |