Author : C. H. Jenkins
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015042597362
Manual on Experimental Methods for Mechanical Testing of Composites by C. H. Jenkins Pdf
In the last few decades, there has been tremendous activity surrounding composite materials--a matrix material in which is embedded a reinforcement material. Modern, high-performance composites have revolutionized recent technology, as new composites are designed along with the structures they will become part of. These "engineered" materials are an ever increasing percentage of materials used in a variety of roles. This book focuses on experimental methods that improve the understanding of the mechanics of composite materials. Experiments are a critical means of material characterization and damage detection, and are always evolving. These papers present a window onto the world of experimental methods for mechanical testing of composites, for individuals who wish to fully encounter that world.