Impact on Composite Structures
Impact on Composite Structures
Composites are used extensively in engineering applications. A constant concern is the effect of foreign object impacts on composite structures because significant damage can occur and yet be undetectable by visual inspection. Such impacts can range from the most ordinary at low velocity - a tool dropped on a product - to the hypervelocity impact of space debris on a spacecraft. 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 are included to illustrate these topics. Written for graduate students, as well as researchers and practising engineers working with composite materials, this book presents state-of-the-art knowledge on impact dynamics while requiring only basic understanding of the mechanics of composite materials.
- First book on a rapidly expanding field of study
- Comprehensive coverage of the subject
- Presents state-of-the-art knowledge but requires only a basic understanding of the mechanics of composite materials
Reviews & endorsements
'This is one of the first books totally devoted to impact on composite structures. Composites have become of increasing importance in structures since the 1940s, and today many structural elements are manufactured from them, particularly in the aerospace industries … this is an excellent book for any advanced student or researcher.' Bradley Dodd, The Times Higher Education Supplement
'This book offers a good overview of the many aspects of this important topic by a single author and is supported by extensive references. The book essentially achieves the aim of providing a comprehensive review of current knowledge in this field … the book is a useful addition to the literature and should provide a good source of reference for both research workers and practising engineers. The book gives value for money for the specialist.' Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
'This book succeeds as a 'state-of-the-art' text … The book is very nicely presented and reads well. I recommend it to civil, structural, aerospace, naval, architectural and automobile engineers …'. Structural Engineer
Product details
August 2005Paperback
9780521018326
304 pages
229 × 152 × 13 mm
0.47kg
104 b/w illus. 30 tables
Available
Table of Contents
- 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.
