Composite Structures by Rani Elhajjar, Peter N. Grant, Cindy ... - 9781118997703

Composite StructuresEffects of Defects\nAuthor(s): Rani Elhajjar, Peter N. Grant, Cindy Ashforth\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9781118997703, 978-1118997703\nSynopsis\nPresents the latest strategies in the development and use of composite materials for large structures and the effects of defects Practical Design and Validation of Composites Structures: Effects of Defects offers an important guide to the use of fiber-reinforced composites and how they affect the durability and safety of engineering structures such as aircraft, ships, bridges, wind turbines as well as sporting equipment. The text draws on the authors direct experience in industry and academia to cover the most recent strategies in the development of composite structures and uniquely integrates the assessment of the effects of defects introduced during production. This comprehensive resource builds on an essential introduction to th.