Long-Term Durability of Polymeric Matrix Composites

ISBN 10: 144199307X / ISBN 13: 9781441993076

Published by Springer, 2011

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pp. 688.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Long-Term Durability of Polymeric Matrix Composites
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144199307X
• ISBN 13: 9781441993076
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

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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.