Book of Donmon Teith

Part I of this SpringerBrief presents the problem of a crack between two dissimilar isotropic materials and describes the mathematical background. A fracture cr

Given such advantages as low weight compared to strength and toughness, laminated composites are now used in a wide range of applications. Their increasing use

Damage Modeling of Composite Structures: Strength, Fracture, and Finite Element Analysis provides readers with a fundamental overview of the mechanics of compos

The advantages of composite materials include a high specific strength and stiffness, formability, and a comparative resistance to fatigue cracking and corrosio

An overview of the virtual crack closure technique is presented. The approach used is discussed, the history summarized, and insight into its applications provi