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678.067.5:551.58
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10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-7-226-236
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E.O. Valevin, V.O. Startsev, A.A. Skirta, M.R. Pavlov Research on changes in the glass transition temperature of fiberglass under tropical humid climate // Proceedings of VIAM. 2026. No. 7. DOI: 10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-7-226-236. URL: https://viam-works.ru/en/journal/2026/7/18

Research on changes in the glass transition temperature of fiberglass under tropical humid climate

E.O. Valevin, V.O. Startsev, A.A. Skirta, M.R. Pavlov
Abstract

The research presents experimental results of long-term field climatic tests of structural fiberglass based on an epoxy binder used in the aviation industry in a tropical humid climate on Hainan Island (PRC). The change in relaxation behavior of materials after exposure to tropical humid climate conditions lasting for 5 years was investigated. A comparative analysis of the obtained data with the results after exposure in a moderately warm climate (Gelendzhik, Russian Federation) was carried out.

Keywords
fiberglass, climatic tests, glass transition temperature, strength, plasticization, tropical climate
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