NONDESTRUCTIVE MEASUREMENT OF THE MOISTURE-CONTENT IN FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTICS

Authors
SUMMERSCALES J
Citation
J. Summerscales, NONDESTRUCTIVE MEASUREMENT OF THE MOISTURE-CONTENT IN FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTICS, British Journal of Non-Destructive Testing, 36(2), 1994, pp. 64-72
Citations number
50
Categorie Soggetti
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Journal title
British Journal of Non-Destructive Testing → ACNP
ISSN journal
00071137
Volume
36
Issue
2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
64 - 72
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-1137(1994)36:2<64:NMOTMI>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
The polymers which are used as the matrix in fibre reinforced plastics composites can absorb several percent of water by weight and this can have an adverse effect on the structural integrity of the composite. It is therefore important that the moisture content of such materials can be measured, preferably by non-destructive means. This paper revie ws the techniques by which sensitive, reliable and quantitative measur ements may be achieved.