Recent Advances in Composite Materials: In Honor of S.A. Paipetis

Front Matter....Pages i-xxvii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
From Composites to Consilience....Pages 3-8
Computational and Mechatronic Automation of Multiphysics Research for Structural and Material Systems....Pages 9-23
A First Attempt Towards a Theory of Anisotropic Scattering....Pages 25-34
Wave Propagation in Composites....Pages 35-46
The Validity of the Variable Separable Method in Special Loading Cases in Composite Multimaterial Wedges....Pages 47-60
Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis Around Broken Fibers in FRPs....Pages 61-70
In Situ Assessment of the Micromechanics of Large Scale Bridging in Ceramic Composites....Pages 71-79
Front Matter....Pages 81-81
Durability Analysis of Polymer Matrix Composites: 1978–2003 — Results and Needs....Pages 83-94
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Matrix Cracking in Brittle Composites....Pages 95-108
Delamination Detection in Laminated Composites Using Lamb Waves....Pages 109-126
Perforation Investigations of Zylon Sheets....Pages 127-138
Strain Redistribution in Composite Laminates Resulting from Off-Axis Ply Cracking....Pages 139-150
Front Matter....Pages 151-151
Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposite Multilayers....Pages 153-166
Ultrasonic Stiffness Matrix Measurements of Oxide/Oxide Composites....Pages 167-180
Investigation of the Mechanical Characteristics of Fibre Reinforced Photopolymers....Pages 181-188
Correlation Between Micromechanical and Macromechanical Properties of Composite Materials Based on a New Interphase Concept....Pages 189-202
Microfibrillar Reinforced Composites — A New Concept for the Preparation of Stronger, Biodegradable Implants....Pages 203-214
Long Term Behaviour of Continuous Fiber Oxide/Oxide Composites Under Thermal Exposure....Pages 215-226
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
On a Relationship Between COD and Strain Energy Density in a Modern MMC....Pages 229-235
Dependence of Fracture Characteristics on the Thickness of the Specimen in Case of Metal Matrix Composites: An Experimental Study....Pages 237-250
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
Theoretical Evaluation of Strength Degradation During Monotonic and Cyclic Loading in Unidirectional Metal Matrix Composites....Pages 251-261
Front Matter....Pages 263-263
Damage Tolerant Composite Joint Design....Pages 265-278
Core Failure of Sandwich Beams....Pages 279-290
Buckling of Long Sandwich Cylindrical Shells Under External Pressure....Pages 291-300
Front Matter....Pages 301-301
Design and Manufacturing of High Performance Structural Components by Resin Transfer Moulding....Pages 303-312
High Friction, Low Wear Composites Based on Fibre Reinforced Ceramics....Pages 313-323
Design and Experimental Analysis of Modular Pedestrian Bridge with Concrete Deck and IPC Truss Girder....Pages 325-335
Strengthening of Historic Structures with Advanced Composites: A Review....Pages 337-344
Effective Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Anchored FRPs....Pages 345-355
On the Optimum Design of Fibre Reinforced Concrete — Steel Composite Columns....Pages 357-370
Contact Demamination of Composite Patches Repairing Metal Structures....Pages 371-379
Back Matter....Pages 381-381