Much research is being conducted on impact on composite structures because significant damage can occur and yet be undetectable by visual inspection. This book explains how damage develops during impact, the effect of impact-induced damage on the mechanical behavior of structures, and methods of damage prediction and detection. Numerous examples illustrate these topics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction; 2. Contact laws; 3. Impact dynamics; 4. Low velocity impact damage; 5. Damage prediction; 6. Residual properties; 7. Ballistic impact; 8. Repairs; 9. Impact on sandwich structures; References.
Klappentext
Written for graduate students, as well as researchers and practising engineers working with composite materials.
