This book presents novel methods for the simulation of damage evolution in aerospace composites that will assist in predicting damage onset and growth and thus

Structural Health Monitoring of Aerospace Composite Structures offers a comprehensive review of established and promising technologies under development in the

The advantages of composite materials include a high specific strength and stiffness, formability, and a comparative resistance to fatigue cracking and corrosio

This monograph presents recent research findings on fracture properties and behavior of the composites, and their damage and cracking process under both quasi-s

An overview of the virtual crack closure technique is presented. The approach used is discussed, the history summarized, and insight into its applications provi