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Unidirectional and cross-ply epoxy resin composites have been made usi
ng both untreated and plasma treated melt-spun and gel-spun high-modul
us polyethylene fibres. Interlaminar shear strength adhesion measureme
nts have been related to high speed flexural strength and impact energ
y absorption.