A Model for the Diffusion of Moisture in Adhesive Joints. Part I: Equations Governing Diffusion |
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Authors: | D R Lefebvre D A Dillard T C Ward |
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Affiliation: |
a Matls. Engineering Science Dept., Virginia Tech., Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A.
b Engineering Sci. & Mechanics Dept., Virginia Tech., Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A.
c Chemistry Dept., Virginia Tech., Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A. |
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Abstract: | A methodology is proposed to relate the diffusion coefficient of small penetrant molecules in polymers to temperature, strain, and penetrant concentration. The approach used is based on well-known free volume theories. It is assumed that the transport kinetics is governed by the constant redistribution of the free volume, caused by the segmental motions of the polymeric chains. An expression for the diffusion coefficient is inferred from the temperature, strain, and penetrant concentration dependence of the free volume. The stress dependence of solubility is predicted from the Hildebrand theory. It is shown that the resulting constitutive equations exhibit many features desirable for joint durability studies. Finally, a non-Fickian driving force arising from differential swelling is included in the governing equations. |
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Keywords: | Diffusion polymer (or adhesive) stress-assisted diffusion free volume solubility dilatational strain |
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