Effect of Marine Environmental Conditions on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Composites—A Review

H. B. Mayya, Dayananda Pai, Vijaya M. Kini, Padmaraj N H*

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Abstract

Fiber-reinforced polymer materials are finding their increasing importance as structural material in marine, civil and aerospace applications. The durability and potential applications of these structures are influenced by the susceptibility to working environments. The ease of prediction of degradation of mechanical property becomes cumbersome due to the heterogeneity of constituent materials and non-standardized weathering conditions. This review article presents a study of long-term performance behavior of composite structures exposed to moisture, temperature, ultraviolet radiation and alkaline solution. Reduction in modulus due to increasing temperature, swelling of polymers due to moisture absorption and scission or alteration of polymer structures are either due to the attack of chemical mediums or ultraviolet rays observed in polymer composites during their service life.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)843-849
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C
Volume102
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 06-2021

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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