Long-Term Durability of Polymeric Matrix Composites

ISBN-13: 9781441993076 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 677 str.

Kishore V. Pochiraju; Gyaneshwar P. Tandon; Gregory A. Schoeppner

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Resin Systems and Chemistry Degradation Mechanisms and Durability.- Additives, Nanocomposites, and Barrier Coatings.- Interphases in Composites.- Modeling of Response of Composite Materials with Damage.- Impact Damage of Composite Structures.- Moisture Induced Degradation.- Physical Aging in Glasses and Composites.- Mechanisms and Kinetics of Organic Matrix Thermal Oxidation.- Characterization of Thermo-oxidation in Laminated and Textile Composites.- Modeling Thermo-Oxidative Aging and Degradation of Composites.-Composite Structures Durability Design and Substantiation.- Durability of Structural Joints.- Durability and Aging of Aircraft Structures.- Durability of Polymer Composites in Power and Propulsion Applications.- Durability of Composites in Aircraft Engine Applications.- Composite Durability and Aging In Civil Infrastructures.

Blurb

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. This book also:

• Covers a wide range of polymeric matrix composite applications
• Focuses on the durability and aging of various polymeric matrix composite materials
• Describes micro-mechanical and multi-scale modeling and simulation techniques

Long-Term Durability of Polymeric Matrix Composites is an ideal book for engineers and materials scientists designing composite structures with long-term durability and damage tolerance requirements.