Recent Developments in Durability Analysis of Composite Systems

by H. Dardon (Editor), H. Fukuda (Editor), K.L. Reifsnider (Editor), G. Verchery (Editor)

Overview

The papers from these proceedings address experimental and analytical methods for the characterization and analysis of modern composite and adhesive systems. They have been produced to provide understanding that can be used to design safe, reliable engineering components.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789058091031
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/2000
Pages:	500
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Albert H. Cardon Free University, Brussels, Belgium; Hiroshi Fukuda Science University Tokyo, Japan; Ken L. Reifsnider Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Georges Verchery; ISAT, University of Burgundy, Nevers, France

Table of Contents

Strength criteria and failure mechanisms, Damage analysis, Fatigue behaviour, Influence of environmental conditions (moisture-temperature), Infrastructure applications, Viscoelasticity- Creep analysis, Applications.

Editorial Reviews

Contains papers from a July 1999 conference, related to damage initiation and development, failure criteria, and specific aspects related to fatigue, creep behavior, moisture diffusion, temperature variations, and design elements. Experimental aspects and nondestructive techniques are also discussed. Specific topics include fatigue behavior of single lap adhesive composite joints, aging and long-term behavior of composite tubes, durability of reinforced concrete beams repaired by composites under creep and fatigue loading, and creep and stress relaxation of composite cylinders. Cardon is affiliated with Free University, Brussels, Belgium. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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