Description
This book emphasizes the scientific origin of deformation and damage of FRP composites under various environmental effects and analyses present understanding on degradation mechanisms, role of interfaces and addition of nanofillers
Discusses micro-characterization of composites and interfaces, also includes micro-mechanisms and microscopic evidences to establish the structure-property correlation
Elucidates advantages and limitations of FRP composites in supercritical applications
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Micro- and Macrocharacterization Techniques 3. Temperature-Induced Degradations in Polymer Matrix Composites 4. Moisture-Dominated Failure in Polymer Matrix Composites 5. Hygrothermal-Dominated Failure in Polymer Matrix Composites 6. Low Earth Orbit Space Environmental- and Other Environmental-Dominated Failure in Polymer Matrix Composites 7. Loading Rate Sensitivity of Polymer Matrix Composites 8. Environmental Durability of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites 9. Design for Improved Damage Resistance and Damage Tolerance of Polymer Matrix Composites
