Table 1.

Laminate designations, reinforcement types, and fabric/lay-up details. The external pressure is given in gauge pressure.

Designation	Reinforcement Type	Impregnation Direction	Fabric Condition	External Pressure (kPa)	Thickness (mm)
E	None	None	None	0	2.76 ± 0.07
G [43]	Glass Mat	Random	Dry	0	1.45 ± 0.02
S/L	Silk Woven	Longitudinal	Dry	0	2.39 ± 0.01
S/T	Silk Woven	Transverse	Dry	0	2.43 ± 0.01
S/L/P	Silk Woven	Longitudinal	Dry	300	2.22 ± 0.01
S/T/P	Silk Woven	Transverse	Dry	300	2.18 ± 0.01
S/T/M	Silk Woven	Transverse	Moist	0	2.51 ± 0.01