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Advanced Topics in Characterization of Composites

by Michael Kessler (editor)

202 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #04-1467; ISBN 1-4120-3639-9; US$19.50, C$22.00, EUR16.00, £11.50

A thorough review of several advanced topics in the characterization of composite materials. Each chapter includes a comprehensive literature review, background information, and best practices in experimental composites evaluation.

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About the Book

Advanced Topics in Characterization of Composites is a product of the ''Characterization of Composite Materials" graduate course in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Tulsa. It contains a series of chapters describing characterization techniques for polymer-matrix composite materials. Topics covered include:

-thermal analysis using DSC,
-residual stresses,
-single-fiber fragmentation testing,
-creep and creep nature,
-impact testing,
-infrared thermography,
-air-coupled ultrasonics,
-structural health monitoring, and
-fractography.

The chapters include comprehensive literature reviews, background information, and best practices in experimental composites evaluation.

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About the Author

The editor, Dr. Michael R. Kessler, is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Tulsa. He teaches Experimental Characterization of Composite Materials and performs research in the mechanics and processing of polymer-matrix composites.

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