摘要 |
<p>Method and apparatus for post curing composite structure (30). The temperature of the composite is controlled by a temperature control means (26) to lower the temperature to the minimum temperature of the intended use. Acoustic emissions of the composite are analyzed (24) to generate a signature of the stress relaxation events over time. A digital controller (12) controls the temperature and terminates thermal conditioning when the rate of stress relaxation decreases below the maximum rate which has been recorded (20).</p> |