Title: Dynamic loading and characterization of fiber-reinforced composites
First published: 1997
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.
Subjects: Testing, Fibrous composites, Fiber reinforced plastics, Materials, Dynamic testing, Fiber-reinforced plastics, Materials, dynamic testing
LC classification: TA418.9.C6 S52 1997