1st Edition

Recent Developments in Durability Analysis of Composite Systems

Edited By H. Dardon, H. Fukuda, K.L. Reifsnider, G. Verchery Copyright 2000

    The papers from these proceedings address experimental and analytical methods for the characterization and analysis of modern composite and adhesive systems. They have been produced to provide understanding that can be used to design safe, reliable engineering components.

    Strength criteria and failure mechanisms, Damage analysis, Fatigue behaviour, Influence of environmental conditions (moisture-temperature), Infrastructure applications, Viscoelasticity- Creep analysis, Applications.

    Biography

    Albert H. Cardon Free University, Brussels, Belgium; Hiroshi Fukuda Science University Tokyo, Japan; Ken L. Reifsnider Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Georges Verchery; ISAT, University of Burgundy, Nevers, France