2. Carbon fibers compared to other fibers and steels

The properties of carbon fibers are studied in detail in article [A 2 210] reference of this treatise.

Compared to other fibers such as :

glass fibres, which have a low modulus and lack resistance to saline and/or basic solutions (see article [A 2 110] reference in this treatise);
Aramid fibers, which have limited fatigue resistance in aqueous media and limited thermal resistance (see article [A 3 985],...

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