Clay building components are nowadays one of the most used building materials in the world. Except easy availability and processability clay building components have also heat storage function. This master´s thesis will be considering possibilities of improving thermal and mechanic properties of these materils by additing suitable reinforcements.

This diploma thesis is focused on monitoring of mechanical response of long-fiber reinforced polymer composite. Main part of this thesis was preparation of long-fiber reinforced composite specimens, on which matrix was reinforced by commercially sized glass fibers. For comparison of properties were prepared specimens reinforced by unsized glass fibers. Apart from preparing specimens reinforced by long glass fibers were prepared specimens contains long carbon fibers. For evaluation of mechanical response of the prepared composite specimen were used flexural test and short beam shear test. Mechanical response was evaluated with universal testing machine ZWICK Z010 and data were processed in OriginPro 8 program. Thanks to evaluation of the mechanical response of the prepared specimens was assessed adhesion to fiber-matrix interface. By examining the mechanical response or adhesion can be assessed efficiency of commercial fiber surface treatment and so standardize measurement to compare other options of surface treatments.

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Ce travail de thèse porte sur les relations entre les paramètres de mise en œuvre à l’état fondu et les propriétés d’un composite hybride à matrice thermoplastique. Les charges étudiées sont les fibres de verre courtes (échelle micrométrique) et les nanotubes de carbone (NTC) (échelle nanométrique) dispersées dans une matrice thermoplastique thermostable, le poly(éther imide) (PEI). Nous avons montré que les fibres de verre participent fortement à la structuration du réseau de NTC et que la conductivité électrique du composite hybride est plus élevée que celle des nanocomposites. Les paramètres de mise en œuvre et notamment le paramètre Energie Mécanique Spécifique (EMS) a une forte influence sur les propriétés des composites hybrides et notamment sur la conductivité électrique. Il a été montré que les variations de conductivité électrique sont la conséquence d’un changement d’état de dispersion des NTC. Le taux de fibres de verre introduit dans le nanocomposite PEI/NTC a une forte influence sur la conductivité du composite hybride. Il est possible de contrôler la conductivité électrique du composite multi-échelles en modifiant le taux de fibres de verre introduit notamment pour des concentrations en NTC proche du seuil de percolation. / This PhD work deals with the relationship between the processing parameters at the melt state and the polymer matrix hybrid composite material’s properties. The fillers studied are short glass fibres (micrometric scale) and carbon nanotubes (CNT) (nanometric scale) dispersed in a high temperature polymer matrix, the poly(etherimide) (PEI). We showed that glass fibres strongly participate in the CNT network structuration and that electrical conductivity of multiscale composite materials is higher than the one of nanocomposite materials. The combination of the two fillers allows obtaining a synergy effect for the mechanical properties especially for the elongation at break which is due to a preferential localization of CNT at the PEI/glass fibres interfaces. The study of the influence of processing parameters on the properties of nanocomposite materials and hybrid composite materials showed that Specific Mechanical Energy (SME) has a strong influence on the hybrid composite material properties and especially on the electrical conductivity. These variations are the consequences of CNT network modifications. Glass fibres concentration has also a strong influence on the electrical conductivity of the hybrid composite materials. It is possible to adjust the electrical conductivity with modifying the concentration of glass fibres especially for the CNT amount closed to the electrical percolation threshold.

Au cours de cette étude, il a été question de développer une méthodologie d’élaboration et d’évaluation de la qualité de l’interface fibre-matrice au sein d’un composite à matrice polyamide 12 renforcé par du verre. Un modèle macroscopique a été élaboré dans un premier temps sous forme d’un assemblage lame de verre/film polyamide 12, et plusieurs promoteurs d’adhésion, principalement des organosilanes, de fonctionnalités différentes et compatibles avec la matrice polyamide ont été testés. La qualité du greffage a pu être caractérisée grâce à des techniques d’analyses physico-chimiques adaptées (AFM, PM-IRRAS, mouillabilité,…), et la performance adhésive des assemblages a pu être évaluée par des tests mécaniques spécifiques (pelage, clivage). Dans une seconde étape, le protocole de dépôt décrit à l’échelle macroscopique a été adapté à l’échelle des fibres de verre, plus particulièrement à l’échelle mésoscopique des fibres optiques. Des essais mécaniques spécifiques à l’échelle microscopique (fragmentation) ont été réalisés afin d’évaluer la performance adhésive de l’interface dans les assemblages concernés. Une étude focalisée sur la compréhension des mécanismes interfaciaux a également été réalisée afin de clarifier la nature des interactions établies à l’interface fibre-matrice. Grâce aux différentes techniques de caractérisation physico-chimiques il a été possible de mettre en évidence l’influence de différents paramètres expérimentaux, tels que la durée du greffage, la densité de greffage et la chimie des surfaces traitées, sur la cristallisation de la matrice à l’interface. La dernière partie de ce travail de thèse concerne le passage à l’échelle du semi-produit sous forme de rubans. Des analyses des propriétés de l’interface ainsi que des caractéristiques mécaniques ont été réalisées. / During this study, the aim was to develop a methodology to elaborate and evaluate the quality of the fiber-matrix interface in a glass fiber reinforced polyamide 12 composite.At first, a macroscopic model was developed using a glass slide/polyamide 12 film assembly. Several organosilane adhesion promoters with different features and compatible with the polyamide matrix were tested. The grafting quality was characterized through appropriate physico-chemical analytical techniques (AFM, PM-IRRAS, Wetting…), and the adhesive performance of the assemblies was evaluated by specific mechanical tests (Peel test, Wedge test). In a second step, the deposition procedure described in macroscopic scale has been adapted to the glass fibers’ scale, more particularly to optical fibers. Specific mechanical tests were performed (fragmentation test) to assess the adhesive performance at the interface of the concerned assemblies.A study focused on the understanding of the interfacial mechanisms was also conducted to clarify the nature of the interactions established at the fiber-matrix interface. Thanks to the different physico-chemical characterization techniques, it has been possible to demonstrate the influence of various experimental parameters such as the surface treatment time, the grafting density and the chemistry on the treated surfaces on the crystallization of the matrix at the interface. The last part of this work concerns the transition to the semi-scale form of ribbons. The analysis of the interface’s properties and the mechanical characteristics has been investigated.

The development of composite materials by combining two or more constituents with improved mechanical properties, when compared to either of the constituents alone, has existed since biblical times when straw or horse hair was mixed with clay or mud to produce bricks. During the second half of the twentieth century, modern composites known as fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) - consisting of a reinforcing phase (fibers) embedded into a matrix (polymeric resin or binder) - were developed to meet the performance challenges of space exploration and air travel. With time, externally-bonded FRP applications for strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures gained popularity within the construction industry. To date, the confinement of RC columns using FRP systems is a convenient and well established solution to strengthen, repair and retrofit structural concrete members. This technology has become mainstream due to its cost effectiveness, and relative ease and speed of application with respect to alternative rehabilitation techniques such as steel or concrete jackets. However, significant margins exist to advance externally-bonded composite rehabilitation technologies by addressing economic, technological, and environmental issues posed by the use of organic polymer matrices, some of which are addressed in this dissertation. Articulated in three studies, the dissertation investigates the development of a sustainable, reversible, and compatible fiber reinforced cement-based matrix (FRC) composite system for concrete confinement applications in combination with a novel test method aimed at characterizing composites under hydrostatic pressure. Study 1 develops and characterizes a FRC system from different fiber and inorganic matrix combinations, while evaluating the confinement effectiveness in comparison to a conventional FRP system. The feasibility of making the application reversible was investigated by introducing a bond breaker between the concrete substrate and the composite jacket in a series of confined cylinders. The prototype FRC system produced a substantial increase in strength and deformability with respect to unconfined cylinders. A superior deformability was attained without the use of a bond breaker. The predominant failure mode was loss of compatibility due to fiber-matrix separation, which points to the need of improving fiber impregnation to enable a more efficient use of the constituent materials. Additionally semi-empirical linear and nonlinear models for ultimate compressive strength and deformation in FRC-confined concrete are also investigated. Study 2 compares through a life cycle assessment (LCA) method two retrofitting strategies: a conventional organic-based, with the developed inorganic-based composite system presented in Study 1, applied to concrete cylinders by analyzing three life cycle impact indicators: i) Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, ii) embodied energy, and, iii) carbon foot print. Overall the cement-based composite provides an environmentally-benign alternative over polymer-based composite strengthening system. Results also provide quantitative information regarding the environmental and health impacts to aid with the decision-making process of design when selecting composite strengthening systems. Study 3 is divided into two parts, Part A presents the development of a novel "Investigation of Circumferential-strain Experimental" (ICE) methodology for characterization of circumferential (hoop) strain of composite laminates, while Part B uses the experimental data reported in Part A to explicitly evaluate the effect of FRP jacket curvature and laminate thickness on strain efficiency. Results showed that the proposed ICE methodology is simple, effective and reliable. Additionally, the ultimate circumferential strain values increased with increasing cylinder diameter, while being consistently lower when compared to similar flat coupon specimens under the same conditions. The ultimate FRP tensile strain was found to be a function of the radius of curvature and laminate thickness, for a given fiber ply density and number. The effect of these findings over current design guidelines for FRP confined concrete was also discussed.

ANEEL; FINEP; CAPES; CNPQ; Fundação Araucária / Neste trabalho é apresentada uma aplicação de sensores à fibra ótica baseados em redes de Bragg encapsulados em compósito de resina polimérica com reforço de fibra de vidro. Foram avaliadas três resinas epóxi comerciais. O objetivo do trabalho é caracterizar os compósitos e investigar a viabilidade de embeber sensores a fibra ótica, baseados em redes de Bragg em fibras óticas em compósito epóxi. Na caracterização das amostras, foram realizados: Ensaios para avaliar a tensão residual após a cura das amostras. Nos ensaios, foram utilizados sensores FBGs incrustados no compósito. Ensaios para avaliar a temperatura de transição vítrea através da técnica Calorimetria Exploratória Diferencial (DSC). Ensaios de tração axial e flexão simples utilizando máquina de teste universal e ensaios para avaliar o comportamento do compósito quando sujeito a uma carga fixa e temperatura variando de 20 °C até a temperatura limite da transição vítrea do compósito. Os resultados mostram um elevado grau de integração das FBGs no compósito epóxi. Um dos resultados é promissor para aplicações em um gerador de alta potência e em ambientes hostis com temperatura de trabalho até 127 °C. / This work presents an application of optical fiber sensors based on Bragg gratings encapsulated in polymeric composite resin with glass fiber reinforcement. Three commercial epoxy resins were evaluated. The main objective of the study is to characterize the composites and investigate the feasibility of embedding the optical fiber sensors based on Bragg gratings in epoxy composite. In the characterization of the samples tensile tests were performed to evaluate the residual stress after the curing process. The residual stress was investigated by mains of a FBG sensor embedded in the composite. Additionally, tests were conducted to evaluate the glass transition temperature by DSC technique. The values of the axial tensile and simple flexural stress were investigated using a universal testing machine. In addition, tests were performed for evaluating the composite behavior when subjected to a fixed load and variable temperature ranging from 20 °C to the temperature limit of the glass transition of the composite. The results show a high level of integration of the FBGs with the epoxy composite. One of the results is promising for applications in a high power generator and in hostile environments working at temperatures up to 127 °C. / 5000

High performance polymer composites are materials with emphasis on specific chemical and mechanical properties due to their broad scope of applications. The main advantages are high strenght and toughness in comparison with their low weight and density. An increased adhesion at composite interfaces is important to ensure excellent composite properties. Bundles of glass fibers were coated by plasma-polymerised interlayers of tetravinylsilane (pp-TVS) of different thicknesses and at different effective powers. The prepared interlayers of pp-TVS were analyzed to evaluate chemical composition (RBS, FTIR, XPS) and mechanical properties (NI-AFM). Microindentation test and fiber-bundle pull-out test were used to determine the interfacial shear strenght.

[ES] En el ámbito de los materiales compuestos o composites para la construcción, el cemento reforzado con fibras de vidrio (GRC, del inglés glass fiber reinforced cement) es el más extensamente utilizado, por sus excelentes propiedades mecánicas (resistencia a flexión y tenacidad). Sin embargo, la durabilidad de estos composites se ha demostrado crítica, y es necesario proponer alternativas. Las fibras usadas, de carácter álcali-resistente (fibras AR, formadas por agrupación de filamentos), son atacadas por el medio agresivo que impone el cemento hidratado. Una alternativa interesante, desde el punto de vista tecnológico, es la incorporación de materiales cementantes suplementarios de carácter puzolánico. El objetivo del presente trabajo es estudiar la influencia de las diferentes adiciones activas en morteros de GRC, observando el comportamiento de los elementos constitutivos del material en condiciones normales de curado, y también al ser sometidos a procesos de envejecimiento controlado. Asimismo, se analiza el comportamiento de los nuevos composites sometidos a diferentes medios agresivos, evaluando la durabilidad y la mejora de los compuestos por medio de la determinación de sus propiedades mecánicas, químicas y físicas. Se han elaborado probetas de GRC a través del procedimiento de premezcla (premix) y se han determinado sus propiedades mecánicas (resistencia a flexión, tenacidad y módulo de elasticidad). Adicionalmente, se han cuantificado las ganancias de resistencia al comparar composites GRC basados en cemento Portland (especímenes control) con otros en los que se ha sustituido hasta el 60% de dicho cemento por adiciones puzolánicas. Al objeto de mejorar la reactividad de las puzolanas, en algunos casos se ha implementado un aumento de su finura a través de la molienda (cenizas volantes molidas, CVm) o de procesos de sonicación (humo de sílice sonicado, HSS). Los especímenes de GRC han sido sometidos a un proceso de envejecimiento (tratamiento en agua a 55ºC durante un período prolongado) y se ha observado un empeoramiento muy importante de la resistencia a flexión y la tenacidad de aquellos que poseen solamente cemento Pórtland como componente cementante. Los composites GRC que contienen cantidades elevadas de puzolana (60% de CVm) o mezclas de puzolanas (50%CVm / 10%HSS, 50%CVm / 10%FCC) presentan una mejora sustancial de las propiedades mecánicas con respecto a los GRC control. La mejora de estos sistemas GRC con elevados porcentajes de puzolanas reactivas se han confirmado a través de estudios físicos y físico - químicos: evaluación de densidad, absorción, estudios microscópicos (lupa y microscopía electrónica de barrido) y análisis termogravimétrico. En cuanto a la respuesta de los composites GRC frente a diferentes disoluciones agresivas, se ha demostrado el efecto beneficioso de la presencia de puzolanas. Después de la exposición de los morteros de GRC a una disolución de NH4Cl, el comportamiento mecánico de los morteros puzolánicos se mantiene por encima del mortero GRC control: esto se debe a la relación directa existente con el incremento de la densidad y la disminución de grado de absorción del composite con la sustitución puzolánica. Al evaluar las propiedades de los morteros de GRC después de su exposición a una disolución de H2SO4, se observan diferencias muy importantes en la evolución de la masa, resistencia a flexión y tenacidad: los composites control son más afectados por la acidez del medio, de modo que la pérdida de masa es muy significativa si se compara con los GRC que presentan puzolanas. La estancia en la empresa Saint Gobain Vetrotex, ha permitido confirmar una gran similitud en los resultados obtenidos mediante los procedimientos seguidos en el laboratorio de la UPV (compuestos de GRC premezclado) comparados con las prácticas desarrolladas por el laboratorio de materiales de la empresa (composites de GRC proyectado). Se han evaluado / [CAT] En l'àmbit dels materials compostos o compòsits per a la construcció, el ciment reforçat amb fibres de vidre (GRC, de l'anglès glass fiber reinforced cement) és el més extensament utilitzat, per les seves excel·lents propietats mecàniques (resistència a flexió i tenacitat). No obstant això, la durabilitat d'aquests compòsits s'ha demostrat crítica, i cal proposar alternatives. Les fibres usades, de caràcter àlcali-resistent (fibres AR, formades per agrupació de filaments), són atacades pel medi agressiu que imposa el ciment hidratat. Una alternativa interessant des del punt de vista tecnològic és la incorporació de materials cimentants suplementaris de caràcter putzolànic. L'objectiu d'aquest treball és estudiar la influència de les diferents addicions actives en morters de GRC, observant el comportament dels elements constitutius del material en condicions normals de curat, i també quan son sotmesos a processos d'envelliment controlat. Així mateix, s'analitza el comportament dels nous compòsits sotmesos a diferents mitjans agressius, avaluant la durabilitat i la millora dels compostos mitjançant la determinació de les seves propietats mecàniques, químiques i físiques. S'han elaborat provetes de GRC a través del procediment de mescla prèvia (premix) i s'ha determinat les seves propietats mecàniques (resistència a flexió, tenacitat, mòdul d'elasticitat). Addicionalment s'han quantificat els guanys de resistència al comparar compòsits GRC basats en ciment Portland (espècimens control) amb altres en què s'ha substituït fins al 60% d'aquest ciment per materials putzolànics. A l'objecte de millorar la reactivitat de les putzolanes, en alguns casos s'ha implementat un augment de la seva finor a través de la mòlta (cendres volants mòltes, CVm) o de processos de sonicació (fum de sílice sonicat, HSS). Els espècimens de GRC han estat sotmesos a un procés d'envelliment (tractament en aigua a 55ºC durant un període prolongat) i s'ha observat l'empitjorament molt significatiu de la resistència a flexió i la tenacitat d'aquells que posseeixen solament ciment Pòrtland com a component cimentant. Els compòsits GRC que contenen quantitats elevades de putzolana (60% de CVm) o mescles de putzolanes (50% CVm / 10% HSS, 50% CVm / 10% FCC) presenten una millora substancial de les propietats mecàniques respecte als GRC control. La millora d'aquests sistemes GRC amb elevats percentatges de putzolanes reactives s'han confirmat a través d'estudis físics i fisicoquímics: avaluació de densitat, absorció, estudis microscòpics (lupa i microscòpia electrònica de rastreig) i anàlisi termogravimètric. Pel que fa a la resposta dels compòsits GRC enfront de diferents dissolucions agressives, s'ha demostrat l'efecte beneficiós de la presència de putzolanes. Després de l'exposició dels morters de GRC a una dissolució de NH4Cl, el comportament mecànic dels morters putzolànics es millor que el morter GRC control: això es deu a la relació directa existent amb l'increment de la densitat i la disminució del grau d'absorció del compòsit amb la putzolana. Quan s¿ha avaluat les propietats dels morters de GRC després de la seva exposició a una dissolució H2SO4, s'observen diferències molt importants en l'evolució de la massa, resistència a flexió i tenacitat: els compòsits control són més afectats per l'acidesa del medi, de manera que la pèrdua de massa és molt significativa si es compara amb els GRC que presenten putzolanes. L'estada a l'empresa Saint Gobain Vetrotex, ha permès confirmar una gran similitud en els resultats obtinguts mitjançant els procediments seguits en el laboratori de la UPV (compostos de GRC amb premescla) comparats amb les pràctiques desenvolupades pel laboratori de materials de l'empresa (compostos de GRC projectat). S'han avaluat prototips per a la indústria de l'GRC projectat. / [EN] In the field of composite materials for construction, glass fiber reinforced cement (GRC) is the most widely used, due to its excellent mechanical properties (resistance to bending and toughness). However, the durability of these composites has been demonstrated to be critical and alternatives need to be proposed. The used fibers, alkali-resistant (AR fibers, formed by grouping of filaments), are attacked by the aggressive medium imposed by the hydrated cement. An interesting alternative, from a technological point of view, is the incorporation of supplementary cementitious materials of pozzolanic behaviour. The purpose of this research is to study the influence of the different mineral additions in GRC mortars, observing the behaviour of the constituent elements of the material under normal curing conditions and controlled aging processes. Likewise, the behaviour of new composites subjected to different aggressive environments is analyzed, evaluating the durability and improvement of the compounds by determining their mechanical, chemical and physical properties. GRC specimens have been produced through the premix procedure and their mechanical properties (flexural strength, toughness, and modulus of elasticity) have been determined. Additionally, resistance gains have been quantified when comparing GRC composites based on Portland cement (control specimens) with others in which up to 60% of that cement has been replaced by pozzolanic additions. In order to improve the reactivity of pozzolans, in some cases an increase in its fineness has been implemented through grinding (ground fly ash, CVm) or sonication processes (sonicated silica fume, HSS). The GRC specimens have been subjected to an aging process (treatment in water at 55ºC for an extended period) and worsening of the flexural strength and toughness of those who only have Portland cement as cementitious component has been observed. GRC composites containing high amounts of pozzolan (60% CVm) or mixtures of pozzolans (50% CVm / 10% HSS, 50% CVm / 10% FCC) show a substantial improvement in mechanical properties compared to the control GRC. The improvement of these GRC systems with high percentages of reactive pozzolans have been confirmed through physical and physical-chemical studies: evaluation of density, absorption, microscopic studies (magnifying glass and scanning electron microscopy), and thermogravimetric analysis. Regarding the response of GRC composites against different aggressive solutions, the beneficial effect of the presence of pozzolans has been demonstrated. After the exposure of the GRC mortars to a NH4Cl solution, the mechanical behavior of pozzolanic mortars remains above that of the control GRC mortar: this is due to the direct relationship existing with the increase in density and the decrease in the absorption of the composite with the pozzolanic replacement. When evaluating the properties of GRC mortars after exposure to an H2SO4 solution, very important differences are observed in the evolution of the mass, flexural strength and toughness: the control composites are more affected by the acidity of the medium, so that the loss of mass is very significant when compared to the GRCs that present pozzolans. The stay at the Saint Gobain Vetrotex company has confirmed a great similarity to the results obtained by the procedures followed at the UPV laboratory (premixed GRC compounds) compared to the practices developed by the company's materials laboratory (composites of projected GRC). Scalable prototypes have been assessed for the projected GRC industry. / Lalinde Castrillón, LF. (2020). Estudio de compuestos de GRC y adiciones activas: Propiedades mecánicas, envejecimiento acelerado y durabilidad [Tesis doctoral]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/157637 / TESIS

[pt] Geralmente, o ambiente marinho é o ambiente natural mais agressivo para tubulações metálicas, promovendo corrosão, levando a falhas catastróficas. O método de reparo tradicional metálico soldado é um método de reparo inconveniente e custoso para a indústria. Compósitos poliméricos (FRP) são um material com potencial para reparo devido a sua alta razão resistência/peso e alta resistência à corrosão e degradação ambiental. Porém, os compósitos poliméricos também são suscetíveis a degradação severa quando expostos a condições ambientais agressivas, incluindo absorção de água, temperatura, UV e pressão. Para um melhor entendimento do mecanismo de degradação, amostras de compósito de matriz polimérica reforçado por fibras de vidro e resina epóxi pura foram fabricados e analisados em função do tempo e temperatura de envelhecimento em uma atmosfera salina. Além disso, um grupo de compósitos tiveram suas bordas cobertas com resina epóxi para similar práticas reais comuns no campo, denominado coated FRP. Uma resina epóxi DGEBA bicomponente e um tecido bidirecional de fibras de vidro foram usados como matriz e reforço, respectivamente. O tecido de fibra de vidro detém de uma razão de fibras longitudinais por transversais de 2:1. Os materiais foram sujeitos a envelhecimento de névoa salina em três câmaras à 35, 55 e 70 Celsius por aproximadamente 15171 horas. A concentração de sal na solução usada foi 5.0 por cento por massa. As amostras foram periodicamente retiradas das câmaras de envelhecimento para terem seus ganhos de massa mensurados pelo método gravitacional. Suas mudanças dimensionais também foram capturadas para avaliação do comportamento de inchamento dos materiais. Análises térmicas com DSC e DMTA foram feitas para avaliar o grau de cura dos materiais poliméricos e os efeitos da temperatura na pós-cura do material. Análises químicas com testes FTIR foram feitas para investigar a ocorrência de processos de pós-cura, hidrólise e termo-oxidação durante o envelhecimento. Amostras de compósito para testes destrutivos de flexão e resistência ao cisalhamento (ILSS) foram testados periodicamente para terem suas degradações monitoradas com o tempo. Testes de Excitação por Impulso (IET) e Colorímetro foram realizados como testes não-destrutivos (NDT) complementares. A primeira parte deste trabalho foca na avaliação do comportamento de absorção de umidade nos compósitos e resina epóxi pura. A relação entre a capacidade de absorção de umidade dos materiais, considerando a fração volumétrica de fibras, foi investigada. Além disso, modelos de absorção não-Fickianos também foram aplicados aos dados experimentais do FRP e resina epóxi para considerar desvios do modelo Fickiano padrão. Com isso, relaxações poliméricas e interações polímero-água, assim como mudanças na rede polimérica induzidas por umidade e temperatura, foram investigados. Uma modificação ao modelo não-Fickiano de Berens-Hopfenberg (BH) foi proposta para incluir os efeitos de pós-cura na absorção de umidade; tal modificação aplicada a pós-cura não foi encontrada na literatura. Na segunda parte deste trabalho, o comportamento de inchamento da resina epóxi pura e compósitos revestidos e não-revestidos foi avaliado e correlacionado com a absorção de umidade. A ortotropia do compósito ficou evidente, visto que o material apresentou maior capacidade de inchamento na direção da espessura. Um modelo do tipo Fickiano foi implementado ao inchamento na espessura com o intuito de investigar deformação de inchamento de saturação e a frente de inchamento. A terceira parte deste trabalho foca nos testes destrutivos e na avaliação dos efeitos hidrotérmicos na degradação do material. A temperatura se mostrou um fator acelerador para degradação de propriedade. Além disso, uma metodologia para estimar a curva de serviço de sistemas de reparo e extrapolá-la para temperaturas mais baixas foi elaborada. Metodologias de extrapolação de propriedades para exposição hidrotérmica de longa duração não foram encontradas na literature. Parâmetros como platô de retenção de propriedade e taxa de degradação foram estimados para temperatura ambiente. Curvas de Arrhenius também foram plotadas para avaliar o tempo requerido para alcançar os níveis de retenção em cada temperatura testada. Por fim, duas técnicas não-destrutivas foram utilizadas no FRP e resina epóxi pura como testes complementares como forma de validar os resultados encontrados em outras técnicas. A Técnica de Excitação por Impulso (IET) foi realizada para obter o módulo de Young e boa correlação foi obtida entre o teste IET e o ensaio destrutivo de flexão. Através dos testes colorimétricos, os efeitos de umidade e temperatura foram visíveis, já que a mudança de cor da resina foi mais forte para tempos longos e temperaturas mais altas. / [en] Generally, the marine environment is the most aggressive natural environment for metallic pipelines, promoting corrosion, leading to catastrophic failures. The traditional welded metallic repairs are high-cost and inconvenient repair methods for the industry. Polymeric composites (FRP) are a potential repair material due to their high resistance/weight ratio and high resistance to corrosion and environmental degradation. However, polymeric composites are also susceptible to severe degradation when exposed to harsh environment conditions, including water absorption, temperature, UV and pressure. To better understand the degradation mechanism, glass-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite (GFRP) and neat epoxy samples were fabricated and analyzed as a function of aging time and temperature in a saline atmosphere. In addition, a group of composites had their exposed edges coated with epoxy resin to simulate common real-life practices in the field, namely coated FRP. A two-component DGEBA epoxy resin and a bidirectional glass-fiber woven fabric were used as matrix and reinforcement, respectively. The fiberglass fabric had a longitudinal to transverse fiber ratio of 2:1. The materials were subjected to salt spray aging in three chambers at 35, 55 and 70 Celsius for approximately 15171 hours. The salt concentration in the solution used was 5.0 per cent by weight. Samples were periodically removed from the chambers to have their mass gain measured by the gravitational method. Their dimensional changes were also measured to evaluate the swelling behavior of the materials. Thermal analyses with DSC and DMTA were performed to evaluate the curing degree of the polymeric materials tested and the effects of temperature on the material’s post-curing. Chemical analyses with FTIR tests were performed to investigate the occurrence of post-curing, hydrolysis and thermo-oxidation processes during aging. Composite samples for bending and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) destructive tests were periodically tested to have their degradation monitored over time. Impulse Excitation Technique and colorimetry tests were also performed as complementary non-destructive tests (NDT). The first part of this work focuses on the assessment of the moisture absorption behavior of both composite and neat epoxy resin. The relationship between the moisture gain capacity of the materials, considering the fiber volume fraction, was investigated. Besides, non-Fickian absorption models were also applied to the experimental data of FRP and neat epoxy resin to account for deviations from the standard Fickian model. Then, polymeric relaxations and polymer-water interactions, as well as network changes induced by moisture and temperature, were investigated. A modification to the Berens-Hopfenberg (BH) non-Fickian model was proposed to account for post-curing effects on the moisture absorption; such modification applied for post-curing was not found in literature. In the second part of this work, the swelling behavior of neat epoxy resin, uncoated and coated composites was evaluated and correlated with moisture absorption. The orthotropy of the composite was evident, since this material showed greater swelling capacity in the thickness direction. A Fickian-like model was implemented to the thickness swelling to investigate swelling strain saturation and swelling front. The third part of this work focuses on the destructive tests and evaluation of the hygrothermal effects on the material degradation. Temperature proved to be an accelerating factor for property degradation. In addition, a methodology to estimate the service-life curve of the repair systems and extrapolate it to lower temperatures was elaborated. The methodology of property extrapolation for long-term hygrothermal exposure in salt spray environments could not be found in literature. Parameters like property retention plateau and degradation rate were estimated for room temperature (25°C). Arrhenius curves were also plotted to evaluate the time required to reach the properties’ retention levels for each temperature. Finally, two non-destructive techniques were performed on the uncoated FRP and on neat epoxy resin as complementary tests in order to validate the results found in other techniques. The Impulse Excitation Technique (IET) was performed to evaluate the Young modulus and good correlation was found between IET and destructive bending tests. From the colorimetry tests, the effects of moisture and temperature were visible, as the resin s color change was stronger at longer aging time and higher temperatures.