Cryogenic mechanical properties of woven glass/epoxy composites modified with multi-walled carbon nanotube and n-butyl glycidyl ether under tensile static and cyclic loadings

Tomo Takeda, Weiwei Fan, Qing Ping Feng, Shao Yun Fu, Fumio Narita, Yasuhide Shindo

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Abstract

This paper investigates the mechanical properties of woven glass/epoxy composites modified with multi-walled nanotube (MWNT) and n-butyl glycidyl ether (BGE) under tensile static and cyclic loadings at cryogenic temperatures. Tensile tests were conducted at liquid nitrogen temperature (77 K), and the tensile properties of the composites were evaluated. Tension-tension fatigue tests were also performed on the composites at 77 K in order to assess their fatigue performance. Failed specimens were examined by microscopy to verify the failure mechanisms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-37
Number of pages5
JournalCryogenics
Volume58
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Dec

Keywords

  • Cryogenic devices
  • Cryomechanics
  • Mechanical properties
  • Mechanical testing
  • Polymer-matrix composites

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