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    Effect of fibre topology on hygro-mechanical response of polymer matrix composites

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    Jain, D.
    Mukherjee, Abhijit
    Kwatra, N.
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Jain, D. and Mukherjee, A. and Kwatra, N. 2015. Effect of fibre topology on hygro-mechanical response of polymer matrix composites. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 86: pp. 787-795.
    Source Title
    International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
    DOI
    10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2015.03.054
    ISSN
    0017-9310
    School
    Department of Civil Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/32387
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Diffusion of moisture through fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) is one of the main environmental causes of their deterioration and loss of service life. Moisture diffusion and the resulting stresses in a fibre-matrix system vary considerably with the topology of the fibres inside the polymer matrix. This paper reports a numerical study on stress build up in FRP due to moisture diffusion. The Fickian diffusion model is implemented. Stresses due to the transient moisture distribution have been estimated using a finite element model. Some fundamental topologies have been studied. Most important topological parameters have been identified. Utilising the results of fibre neighbourhood, interpretation of large microstructures has been discussed. Considerable interactions among neighbouring fibres can be observed in the stress build up. The results should help in designing moisture impeding microstructures for FRP and prolong their life.

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