5. Moisture measurement and effects on properties of marine composites

Published Date

2016, Pages 103–124, doi:10.1016/B978-1-78242-250-1.00005-3

Title 

5. Moisture measurement and effects on properties of marine composites

• Author 

• H.N. Dhakal
• J. MacMullen
• Z.Y. Zhang

Abstract

Natural fibre composites have recently attracted a great deal of attention by the marine industry due to their many attractive benefits for structural applications. Beneficial properties include; high strength-to-weight ratio, sustainable characteristics and low cost. These materials unfortunately are highly susceptible to moisture ingress which can lead to inferior thermo-mechanical properties and structural failure. These failure routes may be diverse and difficult to detect therefore adequate material selection, processing, and testing is paramount in achieving a long lasting functional marine structure. This chapter focuses on the investigation of these imparted moisture related attributes and their influence on properties.

Keywords

• Natural fibre composites
• Moisture absorption
• Mechanical properties
• Testing
• Surface treatment.

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