Residual Stresses in Composite Materials

 Content: Part 1 Measurement and modelling: The importance of measuring residual stresses in composite materials; Destructive techniques in the measurement of residual stresses in composite materials: An overview; Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques in the measurement of residual stresses in composite materials: An overview; Measuring residual stresses in composite materials using the simulated hole drilling method; Measuring residual stresses in composite materials using the slitting/crack compliance method; Measuring residual stresses in homogeneous and composite glass materials using photoelastic techniques; Modeling residual stresses in composite materials. Part 2 Residual stresses in different types of composites: Understanding residual stresses in polymer matrix composites; Understanding residual stresses in metal matrix composites; Understanding residual stresses and fracture toughness in ceramic nanocomposites; Measuring and modelling residual stresses in polymer-based dental composites; Understanding residual stresses in thick polymer composite laminates; Reduction of residual stresses in polymer composites using nano-additives.