ABSTRACT

Over the last three decades, the evolution of techniques for the experimental testing of composite materials has struggled to keep up with the advances and broadening areas of application of the composite materials themselves. In recent years, however, much work has been done to consolidate and better understand the test methods being used. Finally

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|24 pages

Analysis of Composite Materials

chapter 3|28 pages

Processing of Composite Laminates

chapter 7|12 pages

Fiber/Matrix Interface Tests

chapter 8|10 pages

Lamina Tensile Response

chapter 9|18 pages

Lamina Compressive Response

chapter 10|20 pages

Lamina Shear Response

chapter 11|10 pages

Lamina Flexural Response

chapter 12|14 pages

Lamina Off-Axis Tensile Response

chapter 13|12 pages

Lamina and Laminate Thermoelastic Response

chapter 15|12 pages

Laminate Mechanical Response

chapter 16|18 pages

Strength of Laminates with Holes

chapter 17|24 pages

Characterization of Delamination Failure

chapter 18|14 pages

Damage Tolerance Testing

chapter 19|22 pages

Sandwich Beam and Core Testing