15 - Accelerated testing methodology for predicting long-term creep and fatigue in polymer matrix composites

Abstract

Accelerated testing methodology (ATM) for the long-term creep and fatigue life prediction of various polymer matrix composites and their structures is summarized. Firstly, the ATM will be explained in detail as the foundation of the long-term creep and fatigue life prediction of polymer matrix composites. We then describe the detailed procedures for generating the master curves of creep and fatigue strengths based on the ATM.