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Stressed Kevlar strand test

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OSTI ID:6232999
Kevlar is a polyaramid fiber used in fiber composites. In order to characterize this material, we determined the effect of time, temperature, and chemical environment on the strength retention of stressed Kevlar strands. In this work, we applied a stress load of 20% of the ultimate tensile strength (UTS). Strands were hung with a suitable weight in a closed container. Each container was then provided with its own heater and chemical environment. No significant loss of strength retention was found on these stressed strands. 4 figures, 5 tables.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA); Geneticon, Berkeley, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6232999
Report Number(s):
UCRL-86034; CONF-810953-3; ON: DE81030769
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English