Flow-Induced Alignment in Composite Materials
Flow-Induced Alignment in Composite Materials

Author: T. D. Papathanasiou

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 1997-10-21

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781855732544

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The purpose of aligning short fibers in a fiber-reinforced material is to improve the mechanical properties of the resulting composite. Aligning the fibers, generally in a preferred direction, allows them to contribute as much as possible to reinforcing the material. In some cases, the mechanical properties of these aligned, short-fiber composites can approach those of continuous-fiber composites, with the advantages of lower production costs and greater ease of production. Since its publication, this book has been consistently recognized as one of the most important contributions to this field.

Microstructural Characterisation of Fibre-Reinforced Composites
Microstructural Characterisation of Fibre-Reinforced Composites

Author: John Summerscales

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1998-07-10

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1855737566

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Over the last 50 years, great progress has been made in developing artificial fibre-reinforced composite materials, generally using filaments with microscopic diameters. A wide range of reinforcement forms, from random arrays to fully aligned, can be used for commercial applications, with the microstructure being a critical factor in realising the required properties in a material.This is the first up-to-date review of how to apply advanced microstructural characterisation techniques to fibre-reinforced composites. Each chapter is designed to offer both a stand-alone introduction to its topic and detailed referencing for follow-up research. With contributions from experts from around the world, the book will be an essential reference for materials scientists and research workers in industry and academia alike. - Comprehensive and up-to-date review of the microstructural features of composites - Covers a wide range of microstructure characterisation techniques

Microscopy Techniques for Materials Science
Microscopy Techniques for Materials Science

Author: A Clarke

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2002-10-29

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 1855737507

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This comprehensive reference work provides an overview of, and practical guide to, the various computer-aided microscopical techniques used in materials science today. After introducing the reader to the basic concepts of optics, the interactions between light and matter, and image processing, the book goes on to discuss in depth both 2D reflection microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The application of these techniques to the characterisation of materials is abundantly illustrated by hundreds of photographs and illustrations, and through specific case studies. There is also discussion of other modern optical imaging techniques and of non-optical ones such as x-ray micrography. This reference text is essential both for beginners looking for an introduction to the subject as well as advanced materials researchers in the fields where optical microscopy is used. - Major reference work on the application of microscopy techniques to materials science research - Includes over 420 photographs and illustrations - Provides detailed coverage of the major light microscopical techniques including optical reflection microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy as well as novel techniques such raman microscopy, tomography and microtomography

Advanced Composites for Aerospace, Marine, and Land Applications II
Advanced Composites for Aerospace, Marine, and Land Applications II

Author: T. Sano

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-12-02

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 331948141X

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The papers in this volume cover a broad spectrum of topics that represent the truly diverse nature of the field of composite materials. In recent years, composite materials have grown in strength, stature, and significance to become a key material of enhanced scientific interest and resultant research into understanding their behavior for selection and safe use in a wide spectrum of technology-related applications. This collection presents research and findings relevant to the latest advances in composites materials, specifically their use in aerospace, maritime, and even land applications. The editors have made every effort to bring together authors who put forth recent advances in their research while concurrently both elaborating on and thereby enhancing our prevailing understanding of the salient aspects related to the science, engineering, and far-reaching technological applications of composite materials.

American Society of Composites-28th Technical Conference
American Society of Composites-28th Technical Conference

Author: Charles Bakis

Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 1892

ISBN-13: 1605951072

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New and unpublished U.S. and international research on multifunctional, active, biobased, SHM, self-healing composites -- from nanolevel to large structures New information on modeling, design, computational engineering, manufacturing, testing Applications to aircraft, bridges, concrete, medicine, body armor, wind energy This fully searchable CD-ROM contains 135 original research papers on all phases of composite materials. The document provides cutting edge research by US, Canadian, and Japanese authorities on matrix-based and fiber composites from design to damage analysis and detection. Major divisions of the work include: Structural Health Monitoring, Multifunctional Composites, Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, Interlaminar Testing, Analysis-Shell Structures, Thermoplastic Matrices, Analysis Non-classical Laminates, Bio-Based Composites, Electrical Properties, Dynamic Behavior, Damage/Failure, Compression-Testing, Active Composites, 3D Reinforcement, Dielectric Nanocomposites, Micromechanical Analysis, Processing, CM Reinforcement for Concrete, Environmental Effects, Phase-Transforming, Molecular Modeling, Impact.

Mechanics of Composite and Multi-functional Materials, Volume 7
Mechanics of Composite and Multi-functional Materials, Volume 7

Author: Carter Ralph

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-10-30

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 3319217623

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Experimental Mechanics of Composite, Hybrid, and Multifunctional Materials, Volume 7 of the Proceedings of the 2015SEM Annual Conference& Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the seventh volume of nine from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on a wide range of areas, including: Multifunctional Materials Hybrid Materials Novel Composites Nano- and Particle-Reinforced Composites Additive Manufacturing of Composites Digital Imaging of Composites Damage Detection Non-Destructive Evaluation Fatigue and Fracture of Composites Manufacturing and Joining of Composites Advanced Composites Applications

Application of Fracture Mechanics to Composite Materials
Application of Fracture Mechanics to Composite Materials

Author: K. Friedrich

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 686

ISBN-13: 0444597212

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This multiauthor volume provides a useful summary of current knowledge on the application of fracture mechanics to composite materials. It has been written to fill the gap between the literature on fundamental principles of fracture mechanics and the special publications on the fracture properties of conventional materials, such as metals, polymers and ceramics.The data are represented in the form of about 420 figures (including diagrams, schematics and photographs) and 80 tables. The author index covers more than 500 references, and the subject index more than 1000 key words.