Adaptive, Tolerant and Efficient Composite Structures (Research Topics in Aerospace)

Hardcover, xvi + 462 pages, NOT ex-library. Imperfect copy. Cosmetic binding issues of boards & first few pages: loosening with netting showing (binding remains secure and stable). Short creases in the lower inner corners of pages. Book is clean and bright, with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps. Boards show small scuff-marks and short creases to edges, faint handling marks. Issued without a dust jacket. -- Contents: 1 Multifunctional Materials -- Nano-Micro-Macro [Looking at Composite Materials at Different Scales; Improving Fiber Composite Materials with Nanoscaled Particles; Smart Material Systems; Integration of Smart Materials on a Macroscopic & Microand Nanoscopic Level]; Piezocomposite Transducers for Adaptive Structures [Piezocomposite Technology; State of the Art for Piezocomposite Transducers for Adaptive Structures; Modular Manufacturing Concept for Piezocomposites; Multilayer Piezocomposites]; Nanoscaled Boehmites' Modes of Action in a Polymer & its Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic [Challenges of Future Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics; Resin-Particle Interactions; Particle-Polymer Interphases; Selected Properties & Nanocomposites' Particle-Network; Nanoparticles' Mode of Action in CFRP]; Advanced Flame Protection of CFRP Through Nanotechnology [Protection Against Fire; Materials & Methods]; Fundamental Characterization of Epoxy-Silica Nanocomposites Used for the Manufacturing of Fiber Reinforced Composites; Carbon Nanotube Actuation; Piezoceramic Honeycomb Actuators [Active Control of Mechanical Impedances; Honeycomb Actuator Design, Fabrication & Applications] / 2 Structural Mechanics -- Validation Approach for Robust Primary Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Structures; Simulation of Fiber Composites: Assessment [Modeling Aspects; Micromechanics; Laminate Theories; Design & Optimization; Damage & Failure; Manufacturing]; Modeling of Manufacturing Uncertainties by Multiscale Approaches; Experimental Determination of Interlaminar Material Properties of Carbon Fiber Composites [Intra- & Inter-Laminar Failure Behaviour of NCF; Interlaminar Test Methods; Test Setup for Interlaminar Properties Under Combined Loading]; Impact & Residual Strength Assessment Methodologies; Improved Stability Analysis of Thin Walled Stiffened & Unstiffened Composite Structures: Experiment & Simulation; Composite Process Chain Towards As-Built Design; Innovative Testing Methods on Specimen & Component Level; / 3 Composite Design -- Compliant Aggregation of Functionalities; Boom Concept for Gossamer Deployable Space Structures; Local Metal Hybridization of Composite Bolted Joints; Payload Adapter Made from Fiber-Metal-Laminate Struts; About the Spring-In Phenomenon: Quantifying the Effects of Thermal Expansion & Chemical Shrinkage; Carbon Fiber Composite B-Rib for a Next Generation Car [Challenges of Future Individual Mobility; Novel Vehicle Concept; Challenges in Design & Manufacture; Validation by Means of Static & Dynamic Tests]; Automated Scarfing Process for Bonded Composite Repairs; / 4 Composite Technology -- Self-Controlled Composite Processing; Continuous Preforming with Variable Web Height Adjustment; Sensitivity Analysis of Influencing Factors on Impregnation Process of Closed Mould RTM; Inductive Preforming; Combined Prepreg & Resin Infusion Technologies; Interactive Manufacturing Process Parameter Control; / 5 Adaptronics -- Autonomous Composite Structures; Design of a Smart Leading Edge Device; Experimental Investigation of an Active Twist Model Rotor Blade Under Centrifugal Loads; Noise & Vibration Reduction with Hybrid Electronic Networks & Piezoelectric Transducers; Reduction of Turbulent Boundary Layer Noise with Actively Controlled Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Panels; Active Structure Acoustic Control for a Truck Oil Pan; Experimental Study of an Active Window for Silent & Comfortable Vehicle Cabins; Structural Health Monitoring Based on Guided Waves.