Ebook: Recent Advances in Composite Materials: In Honor of S.A. Paipetis

This book contains 31 papers presented at the symposium on "Recent Advances in Composite Materials" which was organized in honor of Professor Stephanos A. Paipetis. The symposium took place at Democritus University of Thrace, in Xanthi, Greece on June 12-14, 2003. The book is a tribute to Stephanos A. Paipetis, a pioneer of composite materials, in recognition of his continuous, original diversified and outstanding contributions for half a century. The book consists of invited papers written by leading experts in the field. It contains original contributions concerning the latest developments in composite materials. It covers a wide range of subjects including experimental characterization, analytical modeling and applications of composite materials. The papers are arranged in the following six sections: General concepts, stress and failure analysis, mechanical properties, metal matrix composites, structural analysis and applications of composite materials. The first section on general concepts contains seven papers dealing with composites through the pursuit of the consilience among them, computation and mechatronic automation of multiphysics research, a theory of anisotropic scattering, wave propagation, multi-material composite wedges, a three-dimensional finite element analysis around broken fibers and an in situ assessment of the micromechanics of large scale bridging in ceramic composites.

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This state-of-the-art volume covers a wide range of subjects including micromechanical characterization, stress, failure, durability and perforation analysis, failure mechanisms, mechanical properties of composites and nanocomposite multilayers, nondestructive evaluation, metal matrix and oxide/oxide composites, instability analysis of cylindrical shells, design of composite joints, sandwich structures, manufacturing of structural components by resin transfer molding. Many applications of composite materials are also covered, including the design and analysis of a pedestrian bridge composed of a concrete bridge and truss girders made of IPC sandwich panels, strengthening of structures and patch repair of aircraft components. The book contains thirty-one papers presented at the symposium on "Recent Advances in Composite Materials", which was organized in honor of Professor S.A. Paipetis at the Democritus University of Thrace, in Greece, June 12-14, 2003. The book presents a thorough review of the latest problems and applications of composite materials.

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This state-of-the-art volume covers a wide range of subjects including micromechanical characterization, stress, failure, durability and perforation analysis, failure mechanisms, mechanical properties of composites and nanocomposite multilayers, nondestructive evaluation, metal matrix and oxide/oxide composites, instability analysis of cylindrical shells, design of composite joints, sandwich structures, manufacturing of structural components by resin transfer molding. Many applications of composite materials are also covered, including the design and analysis of a pedestrian bridge composed of a concrete bridge and truss girders made of IPC sandwich panels, strengthening of structures and patch repair of aircraft components. The book contains thirty-one papers presented at the symposium on "Recent Advances in Composite Materials", which was organized in honor of Professor S.A. Paipetis at the Democritus University of Thrace, in Greece, June 12-14, 2003. The book presents a thorough review of the latest problems and applications of composite materials.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xxvii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
From Composites to Consilience....Pages 3-8
Computational and Mechatronic Automation of Multiphysics Research for Structural and Material Systems....Pages 9-23
A First Attempt Towards a Theory of Anisotropic Scattering....Pages 25-34
Wave Propagation in Composites....Pages 35-46
The Validity of the Variable Separable Method in Special Loading Cases in Composite Multimaterial Wedges....Pages 47-60
Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis Around Broken Fibers in FRPs....Pages 61-70
In Situ Assessment of the Micromechanics of Large Scale Bridging in Ceramic Composites....Pages 71-79
Front Matter....Pages 81-81
Durability Analysis of Polymer Matrix Composites: 1978–2003 — Results and Needs....Pages 83-94
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Matrix Cracking in Brittle Composites....Pages 95-108
Delamination Detection in Laminated Composites Using Lamb Waves....Pages 109-126
Perforation Investigations of Zylon Sheets....Pages 127-138
Strain Redistribution in Composite Laminates Resulting from Off-Axis Ply Cracking....Pages 139-150
Front Matter....Pages 151-151
Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposite Multilayers....Pages 153-166
Ultrasonic Stiffness Matrix Measurements of Oxide/Oxide Composites....Pages 167-180
Investigation of the Mechanical Characteristics of Fibre Reinforced Photopolymers....Pages 181-188
Correlation Between Micromechanical and Macromechanical Properties of Composite Materials Based on a New Interphase Concept....Pages 189-202
Microfibrillar Reinforced Composites — A New Concept for the Preparation of Stronger, Biodegradable Implants....Pages 203-214
Long Term Behaviour of Continuous Fiber Oxide/Oxide Composites Under Thermal Exposure....Pages 215-226
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
On a Relationship Between COD and Strain Energy Density in a Modern MMC....Pages 229-235
Dependence of Fracture Characteristics on the Thickness of the Specimen in Case of Metal Matrix Composites: An Experimental Study....Pages 237-250
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
Theoretical Evaluation of Strength Degradation During Monotonic and Cyclic Loading in Unidirectional Metal Matrix Composites....Pages 251-261
Front Matter....Pages 263-263
Damage Tolerant Composite Joint Design....Pages 265-278
Core Failure of Sandwich Beams....Pages 279-290
Buckling of Long Sandwich Cylindrical Shells Under External Pressure....Pages 291-300
Front Matter....Pages 301-301
Design and Manufacturing of High Performance Structural Components by Resin Transfer Moulding....Pages 303-312
High Friction, Low Wear Composites Based on Fibre Reinforced Ceramics....Pages 313-323
Design and Experimental Analysis of Modular Pedestrian Bridge with Concrete Deck and IPC Truss Girder....Pages 325-335
Strengthening of Historic Structures with Advanced Composites: A Review....Pages 337-344
Effective Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Anchored FRPs....Pages 345-355
On the Optimum Design of Fibre Reinforced Concrete — Steel Composite Columns....Pages 357-370
Contact Demamination of Composite Patches Repairing Metal Structures....Pages 371-379
Back Matter....Pages 381-381

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This state-of-the-art volume covers a wide range of subjects including micromechanical characterization, stress, failure, durability and perforation analysis, failure mechanisms, mechanical properties of composites and nanocomposite multilayers, nondestructive evaluation, metal matrix and oxide/oxide composites, instability analysis of cylindrical shells, design of composite joints, sandwich structures, manufacturing of structural components by resin transfer molding. Many applications of composite materials are also covered, including the design and analysis of a pedestrian bridge composed of a concrete bridge and truss girders made of IPC sandwich panels, strengthening of structures and patch repair of aircraft components. The book contains thirty-one papers presented at the symposium on "Recent Advances in Composite Materials", which was organized in honor of Professor S.A. Paipetis at the Democritus University of Thrace, in Greece, June 12-14, 2003. The book presents a thorough review of the latest problems and applications of composite materials.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xxvii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
From Composites to Consilience....Pages 3-8
Computational and Mechatronic Automation of Multiphysics Research for Structural and Material Systems....Pages 9-23
A First Attempt Towards a Theory of Anisotropic Scattering....Pages 25-34
Wave Propagation in Composites....Pages 35-46
The Validity of the Variable Separable Method in Special Loading Cases in Composite Multimaterial Wedges....Pages 47-60
Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis Around Broken Fibers in FRPs....Pages 61-70
In Situ Assessment of the Micromechanics of Large Scale Bridging in Ceramic Composites....Pages 71-79
Front Matter....Pages 81-81
Durability Analysis of Polymer Matrix Composites: 1978–2003 — Results and Needs....Pages 83-94
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Matrix Cracking in Brittle Composites....Pages 95-108
Delamination Detection in Laminated Composites Using Lamb Waves....Pages 109-126
Perforation Investigations of Zylon Sheets....Pages 127-138
Strain Redistribution in Composite Laminates Resulting from Off-Axis Ply Cracking....Pages 139-150
Front Matter....Pages 151-151
Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposite Multilayers....Pages 153-166
Ultrasonic Stiffness Matrix Measurements of Oxide/Oxide Composites....Pages 167-180
Investigation of the Mechanical Characteristics of Fibre Reinforced Photopolymers....Pages 181-188
Correlation Between Micromechanical and Macromechanical Properties of Composite Materials Based on a New Interphase Concept....Pages 189-202
Microfibrillar Reinforced Composites — A New Concept for the Preparation of Stronger, Biodegradable Implants....Pages 203-214
Long Term Behaviour of Continuous Fiber Oxide/Oxide Composites Under Thermal Exposure....Pages 215-226
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
On a Relationship Between COD and Strain Energy Density in a Modern MMC....Pages 229-235
Dependence of Fracture Characteristics on the Thickness of the Specimen in Case of Metal Matrix Composites: An Experimental Study....Pages 237-250
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
Theoretical Evaluation of Strength Degradation During Monotonic and Cyclic Loading in Unidirectional Metal Matrix Composites....Pages 251-261
Front Matter....Pages 263-263
Damage Tolerant Composite Joint Design....Pages 265-278
Core Failure of Sandwich Beams....Pages 279-290
Buckling of Long Sandwich Cylindrical Shells Under External Pressure....Pages 291-300
Front Matter....Pages 301-301
Design and Manufacturing of High Performance Structural Components by Resin Transfer Moulding....Pages 303-312
High Friction, Low Wear Composites Based on Fibre Reinforced Ceramics....Pages 313-323
Design and Experimental Analysis of Modular Pedestrian Bridge with Concrete Deck and IPC Truss Girder....Pages 325-335
Strengthening of Historic Structures with Advanced Composites: A Review....Pages 337-344
Effective Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Anchored FRPs....Pages 345-355
On the Optimum Design of Fibre Reinforced Concrete — Steel Composite Columns....Pages 357-370
Contact Demamination of Composite Patches Repairing Metal Structures....Pages 371-379
Back Matter....Pages 381-381
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