Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures
Author | : Rikard Benton Heslehurst |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 2014-04-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781466580480 |
ISBN-13 | : 1466580488 |
Rating | : 4/5 (488 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures by : Rikard Benton Heslehurst
Download or read book Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures written by Rikard Benton Heslehurst and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The advantages of composite materials include a high specific strength and stiffness, formability, and a comparative resistance to fatigue cracking and corrosion. However, not forsaking these advantages, composite materials are prone to a wide range of defects and damage that can significantly reduce the residual strength and stiffness of a structu