Woodhead Publishing Residual Stresses in Composite Materials (Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering)

Residual stresses are a common phenomenon in composite materials. They can both add to or significantly reduce material strength. It is therefore critical they are understood and measured correctly. Part one of this important book reviews destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for measuring residual stresses. Part two discusses residual stresses in polymer matrix, metal-matrix and other types of composite. Key Features: reviews destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for measuring residual stresses; discusses residual stresses in polymer matrix, metal-matrix and other types of composite; considers the addition of nanoparticles to the matrix of polymeric composites as a new technique for reduction of residual stresses. Contents: Part 1 Measurement and modelling: The importance of measuring residual stresses in composite materials; Destructive techniques in the measurement of residual stresses in composite materials: An overview; Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques in the measurement of residual stresses in composite materials: An overview; Measuring residual stresses in composite materials using the simulated hole drilling method; Measuring residual stresses in composite materials using the slitting/crack compliance method; Measuring residual stresses in homogeneous and composite glass materials using photoelastic techniques; Modeling residual stresses in composite materials. Part 2 Residual stresses in different types of composites: Understanding residual stresses in polymer matrix composites; Understanding residual stresses in metal matrix composites; Understanding residual stresses and fracture toughness in ceramic nanocomposites; Measuring and modelling residual stresses in polymer-based dental composites; Understanding residual stresses in thick polymer composite laminates; Reduction of residual stresses in polymer composites using nano-additives.