Effects of water saturation and low temperature coupling on the mechanical behavior of carbon and E-Glass epoxy laminates

An experimentally based study has been conducted to quantify the effects of coupled water saturation and low temperatures on quasi-static dynamic mechanical behavior E-Glass Carbon Epoxy laminates. The relative performance materials as a function decreasing temperature was characterized through detailed experiments, specifically in-plane (tensile/compressive) shear material properties, static Mode-I fracture, impact/flexure after impact strength. In investigation from Room Temperature (20 °C) down arctic seawater extreme ocean depth conditions (−2 were evaluated. utilized in study, Carbon/Epoxy E-glass/Epoxy, are chosen due their primary interest underwater vehicle marine industry communities. results experiments show that all properties affected by both temperature, although trends specific property under consideration.