Fatigue life degradation law of carbon fiber composites under pre-hygrothermal conditions

doi:10.19936/j.cnki.2096-8000.20260328.004

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to reveal the fatigue life degradation mechanisms of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites under pre-hygrothermal environments. The static tensile strength and fatigue life of composites were investigated under four moisture absorption conditions (0%, 40%, 70%, and 100% of saturated moisture content). The static tensile failure stress exhibited fluctuating characteristics, while the fatigue life showed a monotonic decreasing trend with increasing moisture absorption. The fatigue life distribution patterns of laminates under different stress levels were analyzed using log-normal distribution and two-parameter Weibull distribution theories, both demonstrating excellent fitting accuracy. Based on log-normal distribution analysis, the reliability life decreased with increasing reliability levels and increased with decreasing stress levels. The hygrothermal fatigue failure modes manifested as multiple damage mechanisms involving fiber bundle fracture spanning the entire working section and delamination damage. These findings provide theoretical support for the engineering application of composites in hygrothermal environments.

Key words: composites, pre-hygrothermal, static tensile strength, reliability life, failure mode

CLC Number:

TB332

ZHANG Zelin, LI Zhe, FENG Yu, WANG Zhuojian, ZHANG Pengfei, YIN Sheng. Fatigue life degradation law of carbon fiber composites under pre-hygrothermal conditions[J]. COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, 2026, 0(3): 28-37.

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