Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures - 9781138073692

CRC Press

Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and StructuresAuthor(s): Rikard Benton Heslehurst\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781138073692, 978-1138073692\nSynopsis\nThe advantages of composite materials include a high specific strength and stiffness, formability, and a comparative resistance to fatigue cracking and corrosion. However, not forsaking these advantages, composite materials are prone to a wide range of defects and damage that can significantly reduce the residual strength and stiffness of a structure or result in unfavorable load paths. \n\nEmphasizing defect identification and restitution, Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures explains how defects and damage in composite materials and structures impact composite component performance. Providing ready access to an extensive, descriptive list of defects and damage types, this must-have reference:\n\nExamines defect criticality in compo.