Effects of Fluids on the Deformation, Strength and Durability of Polymeric Composites - An Overview

摘要

This article provides an overview on the effects of fluids on the deformation and durability of polymeric composites. This subject is important for the ever-increasing application of composites in offshore structures, submersibles, and civil infrastructure. Since weight-gain data abound in the literature, it may be useful to recognise that a certain degree of correlation exists between some characteristic features of weight-gain data and the ability of a particular composite to retain its integrity under specified exposures to a certain fluid. In addition, this article provides records of fluid effects on deformation as well as on fluid-affected levels of static fatigue and fatigue lives in some specific circumstances.