The Effects of Moisture upon the Optimal Temperature Path of the Viscoelastic Symmetric Composite Laminates after Post Cure

Abstract

Inheriting previous studies on the optimal cool-down path of the compos ite laminate, this article incorporates the consideration of a new element-humidity-to analyze the residual stresses which develop in a composite material laminate after termi nation of cool down due to further exposure to humid environment.

Keywords

viscoelasticity optimal cool-down residual stress.

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