Multi-scale modelling of composite material systems Predictive modelling provides the opportunity both to understand better how composites behave in different conditions and to develop materials with enhanced performance for particular industrial applications. This important book focuses on the fundamental understanding of composite materials at the microscopic scale, from designing micro-structural features, to the predictive equations of the functional behaviour of the structure for a specific end-application. Chapters discuss stress and temperature-related behavioural phenomena based on knowledge of physics of microstructure and microstructural change over time. This study covers impact response, damage tolerance and failure of fibrereinforced composite materials and structures. Materials development, analysis and prediction of structural behaviour and cost-effective design all have a bearing on the impact response of composites and this book brings together for the first time the most comprehensive and up-to-date research work from leading international experts. Testing of composite materials can present complex problems but is essential in order to ensure the reliable, safe and cost-effective performance of any engineering structure. Mechanical testing of advanced fibre composites describes a wide range of test methods which can be applied to various types of advanced fibre composites. The book focuses on high modulus, high strength fibre/plastic composites and also covers highly anisotropic materials such as carbon, aramid and glass.
Impact behaviour of fibre-reinforced composite materials and structures
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