Dynamic Loading And Characterization Of Fiber Reinforced Composites

Download or read book Dynamic Loading and Characterization of Fiber-Reinforced Composites written by Robert L. Sierakowski and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1997 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-organized volume begins with a breakdown of the dynamic properties of composites and a complete look at various testing methods and data derived from each technique. Next is a discussion of wave motion in fiber-reinforced composites, including an investigation of effective modulus theory, an examination of wave motions in composite plates under impact loading, and a series of experimental studies conducted on inspected composite plates. The book then discusses non-destructive testing, including the applications and limitations of currently available non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques, and covers a variety of factors that affect the damage tolerance of composites. Important information on impact damage modeling, along with a classification of model types, is also presented.