The experimental analysis of creep and corrosion properties of polymeric tube reinforced by glass, carbon and Kevlar fibers

Abstract

Polymeric tubes, including epoxy and reinforcing fibers, are widely used in the petroleum and aerospace industries due to their high strength and corrosion resistance. In this study, corrosion and creep properties of resin-based tubes reinforced by Glass fibers (GFR), Carbon fibers (CFR), and Kevlar fibers (KFR) were investigated using tubes made by using a 45-degree unilateral winding method. The highest creep strain was obtained for the CFR equal to 0.7445 and the lowest was obtained for KFR with the Kevlar fibers being severely damaged. The lowest corrosion rate per year was for the CFR sample, equal to 113in/year×1000. The corroded samples were subjected to a tensile test and a 2% improvement in ultimate tensile strength was achieved for GFR. To evaluate the results and the quality of adhesions between fibers and resins, SEM images were taken of the samples.

Enhancements of Creep Compliance of Kevlar And Carbon Fi-bars Reinforced Sika Epoxy Composites

“…al. [18] Examined the corrosion and creep characteristics of an epoxy-based composite material reinforced with Kevlar, carbon, and glass fibers. Results revealed that carbon fiber had the highest creep resistance in comparison with Kevlar and glass fibers, in contrast, Kevlar fiber exhibits the lowest corrosion risk among the three types of fibers.…”