Durability of Carbon Fiber/Vinylester composites subjected to marine environments and electrochemical interactions
by Hasnine, Md, M.S., FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, 2010, 104 pages; 1485668

Abstract:

Degradation of the Carbon Fiber/Vinylester (CF/VE) polymer matrix composites due to different electrochemical interactions when exposed to seawater or at high temperature had been experimentally investigated. Water uptake behavior of composite specimen was examined based on weight gain measurement. Three point bending test was performed to quantify the mechanical degradation of composite immersed in seawater with different environmental and electrochemical interactions. Finally, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) was used to better understanding of the degradation process in CF/VE composite produced by interactions between electrochemical and different environmental conditions. A detailed equivalent circuit analysis by using EIS spectra is also presented in an attempt to elucidate the degradation phenomenon in composites.

 
AdviserFrancisco Presuel-Moreno
SchoolFLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 49-01, p. , Aug 2010
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsOcean engineering; Mechanical engineering; Materials Science
Publication Number1485668
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