EBookClubs

Read Books & Download eBooks Full Online

EBookClubs

Read Books & Download eBooks Full Online

Book Experimental and Computational Investigation of the Effect of Environmental Degradation on Interlaminar Shear Strength of Carbon epoxy Composites

Download or read book Experimental and Computational Investigation of the Effect of Environmental Degradation on Interlaminar Shear Strength of Carbon epoxy Composites written by Avinash Reddy Akepati and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The effect of environmental and loading conditions on the degradation of Interlaminar Shear Strength (ILSS) of the carbon-epoxy composite specimens was studied in the current research. The hygrothermal conditions capture the synergistic effects of field exposure and extreme temperatures. Short beam shear tests (SBST) were performed to determine the Interlaminar Shear Strength (ILSS) of environmentally aged composite specimens in accordance with ASTM D2344-84. Initially, a standard two-dimensional cohesive layer constitutive model with a cubic traction-separation law was employed in order to simulate the experiment using an in-house Finite Element Analysis code (NOVA-3D). Numerical instabilities encountered using the standard elastic cohesive layer model were overcome by incorporating viscoelastic regularization in the constitutive equations of the cohesive layer. This modification also enabled the analysis to continue beyond the point of peak failure load. The model was able to accurately simulate the load-deflection behavior of most of the SBST specimens aged under various hygrothermal and synergistically applied stress conditions. Further, the effect of displacement rate on ILSS of specimens was studied using NOVA-3D. A PC based life prediction software, Composite Performance Predictive Tool (CPPT), was developed using a mechanism-based degradation model in order to predict the life of a composite structure under given environmental and loading conditions. The software was benchmarked using the test data.

Book Characterization and Modeling of the Effect of Environmental Degradation on Interlaminar Shear Strength of Carbon epoxy Composites

Download or read book Characterization and Modeling of the Effect of Environmental Degradation on Interlaminar Shear Strength of Carbon epoxy Composites written by Srikanth Goruganthu and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Fiber Reinforced Polymer  FRP  Composites for Infrastructure Applications

Download or read book Fiber Reinforced Polymer FRP Composites for Infrastructure Applications written by Ravi Jain and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-02 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This overview examines current issues of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in civil infrastructure. Part I engages topics related to durability and service life of FRP composites, and how they contribute to sustainability, while Part II highlights implementation and applications.

Book Kinetics of Environmental Degradation in Graphite Epoxy Laminates

Download or read book Kinetics of Environmental Degradation in Graphite Epoxy Laminates written by LW. Crane and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed study of the kinetics of environmental degradation in graphite-epoxy composites show a close correlation between analytical predictions and experimentally observed changes in interlaminar shear and fracture energy response under high moisture exposure conditions. Unaged composite specimens exhibit high interlaminar shear strength ?b ? 850 kg/cm2 (12 000 psi) and relatively low fracture energy Wb/A ? 10 to 20 kg cm/cm2 (56 to 112 lb in./in.2). Exposure to 95 percent relative humidity or water immersion at 100°C (212°F) for times t ? 200 h produces a 30 to 50 percent reduction in ?b accompanied by a concurrent two to fivefold increase in Wb/A and acoustic energy absorption. These property changes are shown to be irreversible and directly related to cumulative moisture degradation of the fiber-matrix interfacial bond. The magnitudes of these property changes are consistent with surface energy analysis and micromechanics predictions.

Book Characterization and Modeling of the Effect of Environmental Degradation on Flexural Strength of Carbon epoxy Composites

Download or read book Characterization and Modeling of the Effect of Environmental Degradation on Flexural Strength of Carbon epoxy Composites written by Sneha Anil Chawla and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mechanism-based modeling methodology has developed for prediction of long-term durability of composites for emerging facilities in different climatic zones. The objective of the research was to develop a predictive tool using the Arrhenius principles adapted to the TTS (Time Temperature Superposition) to measure degradation of carbon-fiber/epoxy composite under hygrothermal exposure and applied tensile stress. The hygrothermal conditions capture the synergistic effects of field exposure and extreme temperatures, viz., hot/dry, hot/wet, cold/dry, and cold/wet. Short term tests were performed to determine the flexural strength of environmentally aged composite specimens in accordance with ASTM D2344-84 and ASTM D7264 respectively. Carbon/epoxy specimens of [02/902]2s configuration were manufactured for flexure tests using Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM). A unique strain fixture was designed to apply constant strain on the specimens during ageing and applied a simple methodology to eliminate excessive creep in the specimens. A two-dimensional cohesive layer constitutive model with a cubic traction-separation law has being developed in order to predict the life of the composite under hygrothermal conditions. The model simulated the test conditions and predicted the progressive failure mechanism of the specimen as observed in the tests, under various loading conditions. The model also incorporated synergistic interactions between temperature, moisture and stress effects and predicted degradation in strength and stiffness as a function of different ageing conditions and ageing times. Model predictions have been benchmarked using test data.

Book Long Term Durability of Polymeric Matrix Composites

Download or read book Long Term Durability of Polymeric Matrix Composites written by Kishore V. Pochiraju and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-09-25 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long-Term Durability of Polymeric Matrix Composites presents a comprehensive knowledge-set of matrix, fiber and interphase behavior under long-term aging conditions, theoretical modeling and experimental methods. This book covers long-term constituent behavior, predictive methodologies, experimental validation and design practice. Readers will also find a discussion of various applications, including aging air craft structures, aging civil infrastructure, in addition to engines and high temperature applications.

Book The Structural Integrity of Carbon Fiber Composites

Download or read book The Structural Integrity of Carbon Fiber Composites written by Peter W. R Beaumont and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-26 with total page 954 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together a diverse compilation of inter-disciplinary chapters on fundamental aspects of carbon fiber composite materials and multi-functional composite structures: including synthesis, characterization, and evaluation from the nano-structure to structure meters in length. The content and focus of contributions under the umbrella of structural integrity of composite materials embraces topics at the forefront of composite materials science and technology, the disciplines of mechanics, and development of a new predictive design methodology of the safe operation of engineering structures from cradle to grave. Multi-authored papers on multi-scale modelling of problems in material design and predicting the safe performance of engineering structure illustrate the inter-disciplinary nature of the subject. The book examines topics such as Stochastic micro-mechanics theory and application for advanced composite systems Construction of the evaluation process for structural integrity of material and structure Nano- and meso-mechanics modelling of structure evolution during the accumulation of damage Statistical meso-mechanics of composite materials Hierarchical analysis including "age-aware," high-fidelity simulation and virtual mechanical testing of composite structures right up to the point of failure. The volume is ideal for scientists, engineers, and students interested in carbon fiber composite materials, and other composite material systems.

Book Environmental Degradation of Industrial Composites

Download or read book Environmental Degradation of Industrial Composites written by Celine A Mahieux and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-12-14 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to their low density and tailored properties, polymer matrix composites are attractive candidates for a large number of industrial applications ranging from aerospace to transportation and energy. However, the behaviour of polymer-based materials is strongly affected by a number of environmental factors. Environmental Degradation in Industrial Composites provides vital information on the effects of environmental factors such as temperature, liquid and gas exposure, electrical fields and radiations, and how micro- and micromechanical calculations during design and manufacture must take these effects into account. The book concludes with reviews on standard and specific testing methods for the various environmental factors and their combinations, helping mechanical/materials engineers and specifiers to predict possible changes due to environmental conditions. Each chapter is supplemented by industrial case studies to help in the understanding of degradation of composites in real life situations.This book will help you to...* Understand how environmental factors lead to degradation effects in polymer matrix composite structures* Build these factors into calculations when predicting the part performance and lifetime of structures* Compare real-life situations from case studies with your predicted results* Predict probable composite behaviour with greater accuracyThis book will help you to...* Understand how environmental factors lead to degradation effects in polymer matrix composite structures* Build these factors into calculations when predicting the part performance and lifetime of structures* Compare real-life situations from case studies with your predicted results* Predict probable composite behaviour with greater accuracy

Book Durability of Composite Systems

Download or read book Durability of Composite Systems written by Kenneth Reifsnider and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-02 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Durability of Composite Systems meets the challenge of defining these precepts and requirements, from first principles, to applications in a diverse selection of technical fields selected to form a corpus of concepts and methodologies that define the field of durability in composite material systems as a modern discipline. That discipline includes not only the classical rigor of mechanics, physics and chemistry, but also the critical elements of thermodynamics, data analytics, and statistical uncertainty quantification as well as other requirements of the modern subject. This book provides a comprehensive summary of the field, suited to both reference and instructional use. It will be essential reading for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers and all those working in the design, analysis and manufacture of composite material systems. - Makes essential direct and detailed connections to modern concepts and methodologies, such as machine learning, systems controls, sustainable and resilient systems, and additive manufacturing - Provides a careful balance between theory and practice so that presentations of details of methodology and philosophy are always driven by a context of applications and examples - Condenses selected information regarding the durability of composite materials in a wide spectrum of applications in the automotive, wind energy, civil engineering, medical devices, electrical systems, aerospace and nuclear fields

Book Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials

Download or read book Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials written by Myer Kutz and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 934 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing stays the same for ever. The environmental degradation and corrosion of materials is inevitable and affects most aspects of life. In industrial settings, this inescapable fact has very significant financial, safety and environmental implications. The Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials explains how to measure, analyse, and control environmental degradation for a wide range of industrial materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, concrete, wood and textiles exposed to environmental factors such as weather, seawater, and fire. Divided into sections which deal with analysis, types of degradation, protection and surface engineering respectively, the reader is introduced to the wide variety of environmental effects and what can be done to control them. The expert contributors to this book provide a wealth of insider knowledge and engineering knowhow, complementing their explanations and advice with Case Studies from areas such as pipelines, tankers, packaging and chemical processing equipment ensures that the reader understands the practical measures that can be put in place to save money, lives and the environment. The Handbook's broad scope introduces the reader to the effects of environmental degradation on a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, concrete,wood and textiles For each type of material, the book describes the kind of degradation that effects it and how best to protect it Case Studies show how organizations from small consulting firms to corporate giants design and manufacture products that are more resistant to environmental effects

Book ICCS20   20th International Conference on Composite Structures

Download or read book ICCS20 20th International Conference on Composite Structures written by Nicholas Fantuzzi and published by Società Editrice Esculapio. This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Composite materials have aroused a great interest over the last few decades, as proven by the huge number of scientific papers and industrial progress. The increase in the use of composite structures in different engineering practices justify the present international meeting where researches from every part of the globe can share and discuss the recent advancements regarding the use of structural components within advanced applications such as buckling, vibrations, repair, reinforcements, concrete, composite laminated materials and more recent metamaterials. Studies about composite structures are truly multidisciplinary and the given contributions can help other researches and professional engineers in their own field. This Conference is suitable as a reference for engineers and scientists working in the professional field, in the industry and the academia and it gives the possibility to share recent advancements in different engineering practices to the outside world. This book aims to collect selected plenary and key-note lectures of this International Conference. For this reason, the establishment of this 20th edition of International Conference on Composite Structures has appeared appropriate to continue what has been begun during the previous editions. ICCS wants to be an occasion for many researchers from each part of the globe to meet and discuss about the recent advancements regarding the use of composite structures, sandwich panels, nanotechnology, bio-composites, delamination and fracture, experimental methods, manufacturing and other countless topics that have filled many sessions during this conference. As a proof of this event, which has taken place in Paris (France), selected plenary and key-note lectures have been collected in the present book.

Book Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer  FRP  Composites

Download or read book Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer FRP Composites written by Vistasp M. Karbhari and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites, Second Edition provides comprehensive knowledge on the application of FRPs in various types of metallic field structures. Part I provides an overview of the various types of materials and systems and discusses the durability of bonds. Part II focuses on materials-level considerations, such as corrosion and mechanical behavior, putty effects on the effectiveness of pipeline systems, laser joining and the use of carbon and basalt FRP for underwater repair. Building on Part II, the final three sections focus on applications of FRP composites to steel components and various infrastructure systems. This book will be a standard reference for civil engineers, designers, materials scientists, and other professionals who are involved in the rehabilitation of metallic structures using fiber reinforced polymer composites. - Contains eighteen new chapters covering materials-level aspects and applications - Presents materials developments for tailored bonds, durability, and bond behavior - Includes methods of analysis, testing, and implementation across a broad range of sectors - Covers design aspects, guidelines, and codes - Discusses economic aspects and future prospects

Book Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports

Download or read book Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists citations with abstracts for aerospace related reports obtained from world wide sources and announces documents that have recently been entered into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Database.

Book Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites

Download or read book Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites written by Samit Roy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a better understanding of the theories associated with finite element models of elastic and viscoelastic response of polymers and polymer composites. It covers computational modeling and life-prediction of polymers and polymeric composites in aggressive environments. It begins with a review of mathematical preliminaries, equations of anisotropic elasticity, and then presents finite element analysis of viscoelasticity and the diffusion process in polymers and polymeric composites. The book provides a reference for engineers and scientists and can be used as a textbook in graduate courses.

Book Environmental Effects on Composites for Aircraft

Download or read book Environmental Effects on Composites for Aircraft written by Richard Alan Pride and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: