A Multicontinuum-Theory-Based Approach to the Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites with Degraded Stiffness and Strength Properties Due to Moisture Absorption

Anderson, Evan Mark; Gunawan, Budi; Nicholas, James Robert; Ingraham, Mathew Duffy; Hernandez-Sanchez, Bernadette A.

doi:10.3390/jmse11020421

Title: A Multicontinuum-Theory-Based Approach to the Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites with Degraded Stiffness and Strength Properties Due to Moisture Absorption

Journal Article · Wed Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 2023 · Journal of Marine Science and Engineering

DOI:https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020421· OSTI ID:2311627

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Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Marine energy generation technologies such as wave and tidal power have great potential in meeting the need for renewable energy in the years ahead. Yet, many challenges remain associated with marine-based systems because of the corrosive environment. Conventional materials like metals are subject to rapid corrosive breakdown, crippling the lifespan of structures in such environments. Fiber-reinforced polymer composites offer an appealing alternative in their strength and corrosion resistance, but can experience degradation of mechanical properties as a result of moisture absorption. An investigation is conducted to test the application of a technique for micromechanical analysis of composites, known as multicontinuum theory and demonstrated in past works, as a mechanism for predicting the effects of prolonged moisture absorption on the performance of fiber-reinforced composites. Experimental tensile tests are performed on composite coupons with and without prolonged exposure to a salt water solution to obtain stiffness and strength properties. Multicontinuum theory is applied in conjunction with micromechanical modeling to deduce the effects of moisture absorption on the behavior of constituent materials within the composites. The results are consistent with experimental observations when guided by known mechanisms and trends from previous studies, indicating multicontinuum theory as a potentially effective tool in predicting the long-term performance of composites in marine environments.

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Research Organization:: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Water Power Technologies Office

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0003525

OSTI ID:: 2311627

Report Number(s):: SAND2023-12584J

Journal Information:: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Vol. 11, Issue 2; ISSN 2077-1312

Publisher:: MDPICopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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