The Effect of Surface Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 6 Composite

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The effect of fiber surface modification on the fatigue strength of a glass fiber reinforced polyamide-6 has been investigated. Tension axial fatigue tests were conducted with specimens extracted from injection moulded plates. Results show the variation of the fatigue strength as a function of the fiber concentration. The experimental data, the tensile tests have shown the effective improvement of interfacial adhesion between the fiber surface and the matrix.

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