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Characterization
and Testing of Polymeric
Composites
9.1
Sample Preparation – 230
9.2
Characterisation – 231
9.2.1
Thermal Characterization – 231
9.2.2
Morphology – 236
9.3
Testing – 238
9.3.1
Physical Testing – 238
9.3.2
Mechanical Testing – 240
9.3.3
Electromagnetic (EM) Performance – 247
9.4
Advanced Test Methods for Composites – 249
9.4.1
Radiography – 250
9.4.2
Ultrasonic Testing – 251
9.4.3
Eddy Current Testing – 253
9.4.4
Acoustic Emission Testing – 254
9.4.5
Shearography – 255
9.4.6
Vibrational NDT – 255
9.4.7
Thermography – 256
9.4.8
Holography – 257
9.5
Structure–Property Relationship – 258
9.5.1
Influence on Thermal Properties – 258
9.5.2
Processability in Structure–Thermal Property
Relationship – 260
9.5.3
Influence on Mechanical Properties – 261
References – 263
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