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The way in which the environment can attack the resin and the reinforcement is discussed in broad outline. The effects of moisture, corrosion, abrasion, wear and weathering on properties are considered in turn. There is considerable variability amongst materials so it is possible to design components which can successfully withstand their operating environment.
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Hancox, N.L., Mayer, R.M. (1994). Environmental Effects. In: Design Data for Reinforced Plastics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0707-5_9
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