Durability of marine composites in a marine environment
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Solid mechanics and its applications ;volume 802
Durability of Composites in the Marine Environment -- Water Sorption Thermodynamics in Polymer Matrices -- Humid Ageing of Organic Matrix Composites -- WaterMechanical Property Coupling -- Effect of Sea Water on Polymeric Marine Composites -- Seawater Aging of Vinylester and Carbon Reinforced Vinylester -- Effect of Water Absorption on TimeTemperature Dependent Strength of Unidirectional CFRP -- Accelerated Aging Tests for Marine Energy Applications -- Integrating Durability in Marine Composite Certification -- Durability of Composite Materials for Underwater Applications -- Design of Racing Yachts for Durability -- Service Experience and Life Time Prediction of Naval Composites -- Conclusion