Frequency effects in graphite/epoxy composites are examined in performing fatigue tests at different frequencies and different stress levels. The life data is correlated well by a damage model proposed with only strain as the governing variable. Further, the use of dynamic modulus and creep strain as measures of damage is investigated.
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