Non-Destructive Testing of Impact Damage in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

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Despite the key advantages of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites, they are still susceptible to complex damage mechanisms when subjected to impact loads. Based on the impact intensity, it might result in different levels of damage, from micro matrix cracks to severe delamination and fiber breakage. In addition, the appearance of the impacted composite structure might be intact and healthy, while there is severe internal damage in the composite, which is referred to as Barely Visible Impact Damage (BVID). Therefore, the early-stage detection of impact damage using NDT techniques serves as a vital role in the integrity assessment of composite structures. Non-Destructive Testing of Impact Damage in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Fundamentals and Applications provides detailed knowledge on the fundamentals and applications of frequently used NDT techniques used to assess impact damage in composite structures. The book starts with a detailed introduction to impact damage in composite structures. Then, based on the nature, capabilities, and limitations of different NDT techniques, the book is divided into six different parts, including vision-based, acoustic-based, radiation-based, laser-based, and electric-based methods, fiber optics are also covered in detail. Each section also includes subsections discussing the different techniques used in each category. The book is complemented at the end with a section dedicated to future trends in non-destructive evaluation of impact damage in composite materials. A useful reference for both academic and industrial researchers, the book covers the fundamentals, practical tips, and applications, as well as current research trends and future possibilities for each technique.