/Radiometric behavior of composite materials Fiberglass + Polyester resin

Abstract

"The present research studies the radiation effect over composites of polyester resin and fiberglass applied to the military industry. We want to determine the optimal percentage of irradiation for these composites. In the experimental methodology, design a polyester resin and fiberglass laminate by the method of Wet Lay-Up. The compounds were prepared in solution with a commercial polyester resinusing styrene as solvent. The specimens were 
cured in the open air for 24 hours. Characte rized using percentage are defined for each 
component, then selecting a compound with a 
concentration of 4.5% (fiber) and 95.5% (resin) 
as an optimum combination. It is tested trans mitting and incident radiation. 
This material shows a favorable optical perfor mance for military architectural applications 
because of their high optical transmission co efficient. According to the results, it is posible 
to replace the glass for this material due to 
internal radiation 80% of the total radiation 
that can be had in this. Another advantage of 
this material for military purposes is that the 
diffuse radiation is low and which is applied as 
a preventive measure in the reconstruction of 
images through this material."