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This book contains 31 papers presented at the symposium on "Recent Advances in Composite Materials" which was organized in honor of Professor Stephanos A. Paipetis. The symposium took place at Democritus University of Thrace, in Xanthi, Greece on June 12-14, 2003. The book is a tribute to Stephanos A. Paipetis, a pioneer of composite materials, in recognition of his continuous, original diversified and outstanding contributions for half a century. The book consists of invited papers written by leading experts in the field. It contains original contributions concerning the latest developments in composite materials. It covers a wide range of subjects including experimental characterization, analytical modeling and applications of composite materials. The papers are arranged in the following six sections: General concepts, stress and failure analysis, mechanical properties, metal matrix composites, structural analysis and applications of composite materials. The first section on general concepts contains seven papers dealing with composites through the pursuit of the consilience among them, computation and mechatronic automation of multiphysics research, a theory of anisotropic scattering, wave propagation, multi-material composite wedges, a three-dimensional finite element analysis around broken fibers and an in situ assessment of the micromechanics of large scale bridging in ceramic composites.
List of contents
1. General Concepts.- From Composites to Consilience.- Computational and Mechatronic Automation of Multiphysics Research for Structural and Material Systems.- A First Attempt Towards a Theory of Anisotropic Scattering.- Wave Propagation in Composites.- The Validity of the Variable Separable Method in Special Loading Cases in Composite Multi-Material Wedges.- Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis Around Broken Fibers in FRPs.- In Situ Assessment of the Micromechanics of Large Scale Bridging in Ceramic Composites.- 2. Stress a Failure Analysis.- Durability Analysis of Polymer Matrix Composites: 1978-2003 - Results and Needs.- Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Matrix Cracking in Brittle Composites.- Delamination Detection in a Laminated Composites Using Lamb Waves.- Perforation Investigations of Zylon Sheets.- Strain Redistribution in Composite Laminates Resulting From Off-Axis Ply Cracking.- 3. Mechanical Properties.- Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposite Multilayers.- Ultrasonic Stiffness Matrix Measurements of Oxide/Oxide Composites.- Investigation of the Mechanical Characteristics of Fibre Reinforced Photopolymers.- Correlation Between Micromechanical and Macromechanical Properties of Composite Materials Based on a New Interphase Concept.- Microfibrillar Reinforced Composites - A New Concept for the Preparation of Stronger, Biodegradable Implants.- Long Term Behaviour of Continuous Fiber Oxide/Oxide Composites Under Thermal Exposure.- 4. Metal Matrix Composites.- On a Relationship Between COD and Strain Energy Density in a Modern MMC.- Dependence of Fracture Characteristics on the Thickness of the Specimen in Case of Metal Matrix Composites: An Experimental Study.- Theoretical Evaluation of Strength Degradation During Monotonic and Cyclic Loading inUnidirectional Metal Matrix Composites.- 5. Structural Analysis.- Damage Tolerant Composite Joint Design.- Core Failure of Sandwich Beams.- Buckling of Long Sandwich Cylindrical Shells Under External Pressure.- 6. Applications.- Design and Manufacturing of High Performance Structural Components by Resin Transfer Moulding.- High Friction, Low Wear Composites Based on Fibre Reinforced Ceramics.- Design and Experimental Analysis of Modular Pedestrian Bridge with Concrete Deck and IPC Truss Girder.- Strengthening of Historic Structures with Advanced Composites: A Review.- Effective Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Anchored FRPs.- On the Optimum Design of Fibre Reinforced Concrete - Steel Composite Columns.- Contact Delamination of Composite Patches Repairing Metal Structures.- Author Index.
Summary
This book contains 31 papers presented at the symposium on "Recent Advances in Composite Materials" which was organized in honor of Professor Stephanos A. Paipetis. The symposium took place at Democritus University of Thrace, in Xanthi, Greece on June 12-14, 2003. The book is a tribute to Stephanos A. Paipetis, a pioneer of composite materials, in recognition of his continuous, original diversified and outstanding contributions for half a century. The book consists of invited papers written by leading experts in the field. It contains original contributions concerning the latest developments in composite materials. It covers a wide range of subjects including experimental characterization, analytical modeling and applications of composite materials. The papers are arranged in the following six sections: General concepts, stress and failure analysis, mechanical properties, metal matrix composites, structural analysis and applications of composite materials. The first section on general concepts contains seven papers dealing with composites through the pursuit of the consilience among them, computation and mechatronic automation of multiphysics research, a theory of anisotropic scattering, wave propagation, multi-material composite wedges, a three-dimensional finite element analysis around broken fibers and an in situ assessment of the micromechanics of large scale bridging in ceramic composites.
