Dynamic loading and characterization of fiber-reinforced composites
By: Robert L. Sierakowski, Shive K. Chaturvedi.
Contributors: Chaturvedi, Shive K.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
Subjects: Fibrous composites -- Testing; Fiber reinforced plastics -- Testing; Materials -- Dynamic testing
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
"A Wiley-Interscience publication."