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Hole-Making and Drilling Technology for Composites: Advantages, Limitations and Potential presents the latest information on hole-making, one of the most commonly used processes in the machining of composites. The book provides practical guidance on hole-making and drilling technology and its application in composite materials and structures. Chapters are designed via selected case studies to identify the knowledge gap in hole-making operations in composites and to highlight the deficiencies of current methods. The book documents the latest research, providing a better understanding of the pattern and characterization of holes produced by various technologies in composite materials. It is an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers and professional involved in the manufacturing and machining of composites. In addition, it is ideal for postgraduate students and designers working on the design and fabrication of polymeric composites in automotive and aerospace applications. Features updated information on the most relevant hole-drilling methods and their potential in aircraft and other structural applicationsFeatures practical guidance for the end user on how to select the most appropriate method when designing fiber-reinforced composite materialsDemonstrates systematic approaches and investigations on the design, development and characterization of ''composite materials''

Failure Analysis in Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites covers key aspects of fracture and failure in natural/synthetic fiber reinforced polymer based composite materials, ranging from crack propagation, to crack growth, and from notch-size effect, to damage-tolerant design. The book describes a broad range of techniques and strategies for the compositional and failure analysis of polymeric materials and products. It also illustrates the application of analytical methods for solving commonly encountered problems. Topics of interest include failure analysis, mechanical and physical properties, structural health monitoring, durability and life prediction, modelling of damage processes of natural fiber, synthetic fibers, and more. Written by leading experts in the field, and covering composite materials developed from different natural fibers and their hybridization with synthetic fibers, the book''s chapters provide cutting-edge, up-to-date research on the characterization, analysis and modelling of composite materials.Contains contributions from leading experts in the fieldDiscusses recent progress on failure analysis, SHM, durability, life prediction and the modelling of damage in natural fiber-based composite materialsCovers experimental, analytical and numerical analysisProvides detailed and comprehensive information on mechanical properties, testing methods and modelling techniques

Mechanical and Physical Testing of Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites covers key aspects of fracture and failure in natural/synthetic fiber reinforced polymer based composite materials, ranging from crack propagation, to crack growth, and from notch-size effect, to damage-tolerant design. Topics of interest include mechanical properties, such as tensile, flexural, compression, shear, impact, fracture toughness, low and high velocity impact, and anti-ballistic properties of natural fiber, synthetic fibers and hybrid composites materials. It also covers physical properties, such as density, water absorption, thickness swelling, and void content of composite materials fabricated from natural or synthetic materials. Written by leading experts in the field, and covering composite materials developed from different natural fibers and their hybridization with synthetic fibers, the book''s chapters provide cutting-edge, up-to-date research on the characterization, analysis and modelling of composite materials.Contains contributions from leading experts in the fieldDiscusses recent progress on failure analysis, SHM, durability, life prediction and the modelling of damage in natural fiber-based composite materialsCovers experimental, analytical and numerical analysisProvides detailed and comprehensive information on mechanical properties, testing methods and modelling techniques

Durability and Life Prediction in Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites focuses on the advanced characterization techniques used for the analysis of composite materials developed from natural fiber/biomass, synthetic fibers and a combination of these materials used as fillers and reinforcements to enhance materials performance and utilization in automotive, aerospace, construction and building components. The book presents key aspects of fracture and failure in natural/synthetic, fiber reinforced, polymer based composite materials, ranging from crack propagation, to crack growth, and from notch-size effect, to damage-tolerant design. Written by leading experts in the field, and covering composite materials developed from different natural fibers and their hybridization with synthetic fibers, the book''s chapters provide cutting-edge, up-to-date research on the characterization, analysis and modelling of composite materials.Contains contributions from leading experts in the fieldDiscusses recent progress on failure analysis, SHM, durability, life prediction and the modelling of damage in natural fiber-based composite materialsCovers experimental, analytical and numerical analysisProvides detailed and comprehensive information on mechanical properties, testing methods and modelling techniques

Green Composites for Automotive Applications presents cutting-edge, comprehensive reviews on the industrial applications of green composites. The book provides an elaborative assessment of both academic and industrial research on eco-design, durability issues, environmental performance, and future trends. Particular emphasis is placed on the processing and characterization of green composites, specific types of materials, such as thermoset and thermoplastic, nanocomposites, sandwich, and polymer biofoams. Additional sections cover lifecycle and risk analysis. As such, this book is an essential reference resource for R&D specialists working in materials science, automotive, chemical, and environmental engineering, as well as R&D managers in industry.Contains contributions from leading experts in the fieldCovers experimental, analytical and numerical analysisDeals with most important automotive aspectsProvides a special section dedicated to lifecycle assessment