Books in the Composite Materials series

This textbook establishes the art and science of strengthening design of reinforced concrete with FRP beyond the abstract nature of the design guidelines. It addresses material characterization, flexural strengthening of beams and slabs, shear strengthening of beams, and confinement strengthening of columns. It discusses the installation and inspection of FRP as externally bonded or near-surface-mounted composite systems for concrete members. It provides innovative design aids based on ACI 440 code provisions, end-of-chapter questions, references for further study, and a solutions manual with qualifying course adoption.

This is the only finite element analysis book on the market using ANSYS(R) to analyze composite materials. Combining theory of advanced mechanics of composites with implementation, the text covers major aspects of advanced analysis, including three-dimensional effects, viscoelasticity, edge effects, elastic instability, damage, and delamination. This second edition of a bestseller has been completely revised to incorporate advances in the state of the art in such areas as modeling of damage in composites. In addition, all 50+ examples have been updated for the newest ANSYS version.

The text explains the basic principles of braiding technology for industrial textiles, composites, and products. It identifies the key parameters that influence the braiding process and its produced structures, and shows how to control these parameters to achieve the desired material characteristics.

This book provides valuable insight into cutting-edge advances in structural health monitoring (SHM), smart materials, and smart structures. Comprised of chapters authored by leading researchers, the text showcases exciting developments in general embedded sensor technologies, general sensor technologies, sensor response interrogation and data communication, damage matrix formulation, damage mechanics and analysis, smart materials and structures, and SHM in aerospace applications. Each chapter makes a significant contribution to structural failure prevention, describing methods that increase safety and reduce maintenance costs in a variety of SHM applications.

This book presents the analysis and design of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge decks, which have been increasingly implemented in rehabilitation projects and new construction due to their reduced weight, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced durability. It compiles the necessary information, based primarily on research by the authors, to facilitate the development of standards and guidelines for using FRP decks in bridge designs. The book combines analytical models, numerical analyses, and experimental investigations, which can be applied to various design formulations. It also, for the first time, offers a complete set of design guidelines.

This book provides cutting-edge information on braiding, from concept to product design and application. It explains the principles of braiding technology for industrial textiles, composites, and products. It identifies the key parameters that influence the braiding process and its produced structures, and shows how to control these parameters.

This book provides valuable insight into cutting-edge advances in structural health monitoring (SHM), smart materials, and smart structures. Comprised of chapters authored by leading researchers, the text showcases exciting developments in general embedded sensor technologies, general sensor technologies, sensor response interrogation and data c