Description
Book SynopsisThis book presents a detailed description of the most common nondestructive testing(NDT) techniques used for the testing and evaluation fiber-reinforced composite structures, during manufacturing and/or in service stages. In order to facilitate the understanding and the utility of the different NDT techniques presented, the book first provides some information regarding the defects and material degradation mechanisms observed in fiber-reinforced composite structures as well as their general description and most probable causes. It is written based on the extensive scientific research and engineering backgrounds of the authors in the NDT and structural health monitoring (SHM) of structural systems from various areas including electrical, mechanical, materials, civil and biomedical engineering. Pursuing a rigorous approach, the book establishes a fundamental framework for the NDT of fiber-reinforced composite structures, while emphasizing on the importance of technique’s spatial resolution, integrated systems analysis and the significance of the influence stemming from the applicability of the NDT and the physical parameters of the test structures in the selection and utilization of adequate NDT techniques.
The book is intended for students who are interested in the NDT of fiber-reinforced composite structures, researchers investigating the applicability of different NDT techniques to the inspections of structural systems, and NDT researchers and engineers working on the optimization of NDT systems for specific applications involving the use of fiber-reinforced composite structures.
Table of ContentsForeword by Prof. Shandong. Tu (Academician, Chinese Academy of Engineering).- Preface.- Chapter 1 - Introduction and background of fiber-reinforced composite materials.- Chapter 2 - Introduction to nondestructive testing and evaluation of fiber-reinforced composites.- Chapter 3 - Visual testing for fiber-reinforced composite materials.- Chapter 4 - Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of aerospace composites: ultrasonic techniques.- Chapter 5 - Infrared thermography testing and evaluation of fiber-reinforced composite materials.- Chapter 6 - Terahertz testing technique for fiber-reinforced composite materials.- Chapter 7 - Application of acoustic emission for the inspection of fiber-reinforced composite materials.- Chapter 8 - Other methods.- Chapter 9 – Important conclusions, developments and future trends.- Appendix A: Examples of typical standards in relation to NDT techniques for the inspection of composite structures.
