Experimental characterization of advanced composite materials. (©2003)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Donald F. Adams, Leif A. Carlsson, R. Byron Pipes.
• Other Names: Adams, Donald F, 1935-; Carlsson, Leif A, 1952-; Pipes, R. Byron
• Contents: INTRODUCTION; Background; Laminate Orientation Code; Influences of Material Orthotropy on Experimental Characterization; Typical Unidirectional Composite Properties; References; ; ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS; Constitutive Relations; Micromechanics; Laminated Plate Theory; St. Venant's Principle and End Effects in Composites; Lamina Strength Analysis; Laminate Strength Analysis; Fracture Mechanics Concepts; Strength of Composite Laminates Containing Holes; References; ; PROCESSING OF COMPOSITE LAMINATES; Processing of Thermoset Composites; Autoclave Processing of Thermoplastic Composites; Determination of Volume Fractions of Fibers, Resin and Voids; References; ; TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION, TEST EQUIPMENT, STRAIN AND DEFORMATION MEASUREMENTS; Cutting the Composite Laminate; Tabbing Materials; Tab Bonding; Suggested Tab Bonding Procedures; Hinge Attachment for DCB and MMB Specimens; Specimen Conditioning; Strain and Displacement Measurements; Testing Machines; References; ; LAMINA TENSILE RESPONSE; The Need for Lamina Testing; Introduction to Tensile Testing; Primary Concerns; Specimen Configurations and Test Procedures; Data Reduction; References; ; LAMINA COMPRESSIVE RESPONSE; Shear-Loading Test Methods; End-Loading Test Methods; Combined Loading Compression (CLC) Test Methods; Compression Test Procedures; Failure Modes; General Data Reduction; Backing out Unidirectional Lamina Strength from a Test of a Cross-Ply Laminate; Summary of Compression Test Methods; References; ; LAMINA SHEAR RESPONSE; Iosipescu Shear Test Method (ASTM D 5379); Two-Rail Shear Test Method (ASTM D 4255); Three-Rail Shear Test Method (ASTM D 4255); [±45]ns Tension Shear Test Method (ASTM D 3518); Short Beam Shear Test Method (ASTM D 2344); Summary; References; ; LAMINA FLEXURAL RESPONSE; Testing Configuration; Three-Versus Four-Point Loading; Specimen Preparation and Flexural Test Procedures; Data Reduction; References; ; LAMINA OFF-AXIS TENSILE RESPONSE; Deformation and Stress in Unconstrained Specimens; Influence of End Constraint; Off-Axis Tensile Strength; Test Procedure; Data Reduction; References; ; LAMINA THERMOELASTIC RESPONSE; Temperature Gage Sensing System; Temperature Compensation; Measurement of Thermal Expansion; Data Reduction; References; ; LAMINATE MECHANICAL RESPONSE; Data Reduction for Stiffness Properties; Laminate Strength Analysis; Test Specimen Preparation; Test Procedures; Data Reduction; Example of a Typical Analysis: Axial Tensile Response of a Laminate; References; ; LAMINATE THERMOELASTIC RESPONSE; Preparation of Test Specimens and Measurement of Thermal Expansion; Data Reduction; Analysis of Thermoelastic Response; References; ; OPEN-HOLE TENSILE AND COMPRESSIVE STRENGTHS OF LAMINATES; Point and Average Stress Criteria; Test Specimen Preparation; Tensile Test Procedure and Data Reduction; Standardized Open-Hole Tension Test Method; Standardized Open-Hole Compression Test Methods; References; ; CHARACTERIZATION OF DELAMINATION FAILURE; Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) Test; End-Notched Flexure (ENF) Test; Four-Point Bend ENF (4ENF) Test; Mixed-Mode Bending (MMB) Test; Edge-Cracked Torsion (ECT) Test; References; ; Appendix A: Compliance and Stiffness Transformations and Matrix Operations; Appendix B: Preparation of Panels and Test Specimens; Appendix C: Sample Laboratory Report; Appendix D: Unit Conversions; Index
• Edition: 3rd ed
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Copyright Date: 2003
• Extent: 1 online resource (238 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 620.1/18/0287; Composite materials -- Testing; Composite Materials; Composites -- Essais; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Material Science; Composite materials -- Testing; Materiais compósitos; Ensaios dos materiais; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420032024; 9781587161001; 1587161001
• Related ISBNs: 142003202X; 1587161001
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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