Abstract
This paper reviews the literature published since 1994 related to the behaviour of composite materials at low and cryogenic temperatures. The material properties addressed are: tensile, compressive and shear strength, elastic modulus and stress-strain behaviour; mechanical and thermal fatigue response; fracture toughness; impact resistance; thermal expansion and thermal conductivity; tribology and wear; permeability. The underlying physical principles responsible for the behaviour at cold temperatures are also discussed. Finally, the challenges related to cryogenic experimental testing are introduced.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 103190 |
Journal | Cryogenics |
Volume | 111 |
Early online date | 19 Sept 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 31 Oct 2020 |
Funding
This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. Richard Butler holds the Royal Academy of Engineering ? GKN Aerospace Composites Research Chair.
Keywords
- Carbon fibre
- Cold temperature
- Liquid nitrogen (LN2)
- Microcracking
- Space applications
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- General Physics and Astronomy