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The mechanical properties of carbon-epoxy laminates display limited viscoelastic behavior when tested in the plane of the laminate for most stacking sequences. While there are certain stacking sequences which display strong matrix dependence, such as a zero degree layup tested in the 90° direction, these layups are not generally used for structural components. It would appear that a need exists for a test geometry which is sensitive to matrix behavior and which can be performed on standard (structural) stacking sequences.
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Sternstein, S.S., Yang, P. (1983). Characterization of the Matrix Glass Transition in Carbon-Epoxy Laminates Using the CSD Test Geometry. In: Seferis, J.C., Nicolais, L. (eds) The Role of the Polymeric Matrix in the Processing and Structural Properties Composite Materials. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-9293-8_5
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