Mechanical Characterization Using Digital Image Correlation: Advanced Fibrous Composite Laminates

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of experimental characterization of advanced composite materials using Digital Image Correlation (DIC). It covers test methods, testing setup, specimen preparation, testing analysis, and data reduction schemes to determine mechanical properties. It also includes sensitivity and uncertainty studies, color figures, datasets, raw data, computer codes, and extensive references.

Format: Hardback
Length: 295 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of experimental characterization of advanced composite materials through the powerful technique of Digital Image Correlation (DIC). It offers a detailed and systematic approach, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of test methods, testing setups, specimen preparation, and data analysis techniques. The text explores various methods to determine and compare mechanical properties, including modulus, strength, and fracture toughness, of these materials. Instead of relying on idealized theories or exaggerated results, the book emphasizes the importance of conducting sensitivity and uncertainty studies on the DIC calculated data to gain a deep engineering-based understanding.

The book is designed to cater to a diverse audience, including students, instructors, researchers, engineers, and practitioners working in the field of experimental/applied structural mechanics of materials. It offers a wealth of visual aids, including color figures derived from DIC measurements, datasets of material properties for analytical modeling, raw data and computer codes for data reduction, illustrative graphs for teaching purposes, and practice exercises with solutions provided online. Additionally, the book includes an extensive list of references to the literature, allowing readers to further explore the subject matter in depth.

By presenting a precise treatment of DIC and its applications in the characterization of advanced composite materials, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in this field. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the principles, techniques, and limitations of DIC, enabling readers to apply this powerful tool to their research and practical applications.

Weight: 698g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030840396
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022