Temperature effects on structural integrity of fiber‐reinforced polymer matrix composites: A review

Abstract

Fiber‐reinforced polymer matrix composites (FRPMCs) are the most promising and valuable material developed in the last few decades. In response to the increased research and publications concerning the thermal stability of FRPMCs, this review has culled typical journals for publications relevant to structural stability. In this review, the effects of temperature on the structural integrity of FRPMCs are discussed from the perspective of matrix types, fiber types, nanoparticle (NP) modifications on resin matrix, and various related mechanical properties. For NP‐modified FRPMCs, characterization of all anisotropic properties under various strain rates and temperatures becomes essential for analysis, design, and numerical simulations. Improving the structural stability of FRPMCs at different temperatures is an important direction. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019, 136, 48206.

Effects of Temperature on Bending Properties of Three-Dimensional and Five-Directional Braided Composite

“…In a certain period of time, the material structure is more stable, and the bending properties are restored. Therefore, the bending performance of braided specimens placed at 90 °C for 10 h is higher than that of the same specimens placed at 90 °C for 0.25 h. After 30 h at 90 °C, the braided specimens have a longer time at high temperature, and the molecular chain of the resin is damaged, which makes the bonding force between the resin and the fiber worse [2]. Therefore, the bending performance of the three-dimensional braided composites is lower than that of the specimens at 90 °C for 10 h. Because its structure is more stable than that of specimens lasting for 0.25 h at the same temperature, the bending strength of specimens is higher than that of specimens lasting for 0.25 h at 90 °C.…”

“…This successful attempt showed the development prospect of 3Dim braided composites, and the research of 3Dim braided composites had been raised. With continuous expansion of the applications of composite materials, the application temperature of resin matrix composites is required to be higher and higher [1,2]. The change of temperature will cause change to the fiber, resin, and interface in composites.…”

Temperature and loading speed sensitivity of glass/carbon inter‐ply hybrid polymer composites on tensile loading

“…5 The bandwidth of their potential are sensitive to several loading as well as environmental parameters as loading speed, 6 moisture content, 7,8 and temperature. 9 One of the significant concerns of FRP composites is its sudden catastrophic failure without any considerable warning. Over the years, the toughening of FRP composites has been a significant area of research.…”

“…Fiber‐reinforced polymer (FRP) composites being a futuristic material are replacing the conventional materials, covering a wide range of applications as aerospace, 1 automotive, 2 marine, 3 railways, 4 and structural applications 5 . The bandwidth of their potential are sensitive to several loading as well as environmental parameters as loading speed, 6 moisture content, 7,8 and temperature 9 . One of the significant concerns of FRP composites is its sudden catastrophic failure without any considerable warning.…”

Strength Analysis and Variation of Elastic Properties in Plantain Fiber/Polyester Composites for Structural Applications

“…Extensive literature on recent advancements in reinforced composites and its reliability are reported in classical reports of Dehmous et al [1], Okafor et al [2], Xie and Wang [3], Beaumont et al [4], Pei et al [5], Bittrich et al [6], Prasad et al [7], Wang et al [8]. The hygrothermal efficiencies has been reported by Foulc et al [9], Shettar et al [10].…”