Effects of Environmental Conditions on the Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials

Abstract

Environmental conditions have significant effects on the mechanical characteristics of composite materials. Irreversible changes occur in the original characteristics of composite materials when exposed to environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity for a long time. This process of change in composite material characteristics over time is called "ageing". In order to determine the strength and service life of composite materials in the usage areas, the change in the mechanical characteristics of the materials under environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, pure water, seawater, and ultraviolet light should be well known. Thanks to the knowledge of the effect of environmental conditions on the mechanical characteristics of composite materials, designs made with these materials will be more reliable in the application areas. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of various environmental conditions on the mechanical characteristics of composite materials and to provide a collective information source for future scientific studies.