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Over much of the last three decades, the evolution of techniques for characterizing composite materials has struggled to keep up with the advances of composite materials themselves and their broadening areas of application. In recent years, however, much work has been done to consolidate test methods and better understand those being used. Finally, a consensus regarding the best available methods exists, and definitive recommendations can be made.Experimental Characterization of Advanced Composite Materials provides a concise, authoritative treatment of the best available methods for determining the mechanical properties, thermal expansion coefficients, and fracture and strength data for composite materials. With emphasis firmly on practical matters, it presents processing techniques, specimen preparation, analyses of test methods, test procedures, and data reduction schemes. Five chapters that cover specific aspects of lamina testing are followed by discussions that extend these principles to laminate responses. The treatment concludes by exploring composite durability issues with discussions on defects and fracture mechanics.With its concise format, detailed procedures, and expert assessments, this book is an outstanding resource for composites manufacturing and test engineers and lab technicians. It brings together all of the most appropriate and widely accepted test test methods developed to date.
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Experimental Characterization of Advanced Composite Materials Third Edition TX001_FM_Frame Page 2 Saturday, September 21, 2002 4:46 AM Experimental Characterization of Advanced Composite Materials Third Edition Donald F. Adams • Leif A. Carlsson • R. Byron Pipes CRC PR E S S Boca Raton London New York Washington, D.C. TX001_FM_Frame Page 4 Tuesday, September 24, 2002 11:19 AM Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Carlsson, Leif A., 1952– Experimental characterization of advanced composite materials / Leif Carlsson, Donald F. Adams, R. Byron Pipes. — 3rd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-58716-100-1 1. Composite materials—Testing. I. Adams, Donald Frederick, 1935– II. Pipes, R. Byron. III. Title. TA418.9.C6 C324 2002 620.1′18′0287—dc21 2002073579 CIP This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material is quoted with permission, and sources are indicated. A wide variety of references are listed. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and the publisher cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or for the consequences of their use. Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the publisher. The consent of CRC Press LLC does not extend to copying for general distribution, for promotion, for creating new works, or for resale. Specific permission must be obtained in writing from CRC Press LLC for such copying. Direct all inquiries to CRC Press LLC, 2000 N.W. Corporate Blvd., Boca Raton, Florida 33431. Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation, without intent to infringe. Visit the CRC Press Web site at www.crcpress.com © 2003 by CRC Press LLC No claim to original U.S. Government works International Standard Book Number 1-58716-100-1 Library of Congress Card Number 2002073579 Printed in the United States of America 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Printed on acid-free paper TX001_FM_Frame Page 5 Saturday, September 21, 2002 4:46 AM Dedications D.F.A.: To my wife and very best friend