Non Destructive Testing And Inspection Applied To Composite Materials And Structures

Non-destructive Testing and Inspection Applied to Composite Materials and Structures

The two contributions contained in this report deal with non-destructive testing applied to specimens and structural parts made of composite materials. In the first paper, some aspects of various inspection methods such as ultrasonics, radiography, eddy current and acoustic emission techniques applied to carbon fiber composites are described in connection with a discussion of possible failure mechanisms, especially in fatigue. The second paper shows the possibilities and limitations of NDI applied to the quality control of a primary structural part made of boron composite. (Author-PL).

Non-destructive Testing and Inspection Applied to Composite Materials and Structures

Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures

A compact presentation of the foundations, current state of the art, recent developments and research directions of all essential techniques related to the mechanics of composite materials and structures. Special emphasis is placed on classic and recently developed theories of composite laminated beams, plates and shells, micromechanics, impact and damage analysis, mechanics of textile structural composites, high strain rate testing and non-destructive testing of composite materials and structures. Topics of growing importance are addressed, such as: numerical methods and optimisation, identification and damage monitoring. The latest results are presented on the art of modelling smart composites, optimal design with advanced materials, and industrial applications. Each section of the book is written by internationally recognised experts who have dedicated most of their research work to a particular field. Readership: Postgraduate students, researchers and engineers in the field of composites. Undergraduate students will benefit from the treatment of the foundations of the mechanics of composite materials and structures.