Preface |
Introduction: Basic Thesis |
Elements of the Approach / I.1: |
Basic Concepts / I.2: |
Nonuniform Stress States: Characteristic Material Dimensions / I.3: |
Strength Evolution / I.4: |
Outline of the Methodology / I.5: |
Virtual Design / I.6: |
References |
Physical Behavior / 1: |
Continuous-Fiber Composite Materials / 1.1: |
Damage Tolerance and Durability / 1.2: |
Damage Modes and Failure Modes / 1.3: |
Summary of Concepts / 1.4: |
Engineering Concepts of Strength / 2: |
Factors That Determine Composite Material Strength / 2.1: |
Strength under Multiaxial Loading / 2.2: |
Failure Functions for Damage Accumulation / 2.3: |
Exercises |
Nature of the Problem / 3: |
Progressive Failure / 3.2: |
Failure Modes / 3.3: |
Remaining Strength under Long-Term Loading / 3.4: |
Features of Strength Evolution Integral / 3.5: |
Summary of Approach / 3.6: |
Micromechanical Models of Composite Stiffness and Strength / 4: |
Axial Tensile Strength of Unidirectional Composites / 4.1: |
Compression Strength / 4.2: |
Transverse Strength and Shear Strength / 4.3: |
Stiffness Evolution / 5: |
Problem Definition / 5.1: |
Stiffness Change Due to Matrix Cracking / 5.2: |
Time-Dependent Stiffness Change / 5.3: |
Temperature-Dependent Stiffness Change / 5.4: |
Summary / 5.5: |
Strength Evolution During Damage Accumulation / 6: |
Factors That Influence Strength / 6.1: |
Models of Strength Evolution / 6.3: |
Application Example / 6.4: |
Nonuniform Stress States / 7: |
Laminate Edge-Related Stresses / 7.1: |
Undamaged Notched Strength / 7.3: |
Notched Strength After Damage / 7.4: |
Fracture Mechanics and Energy Methods / 7.5: |
Example Applications and Case Studies / 8: |
Example: Unnotched Failure of Polymer Composite / 8.1: |
Case Study 1: Fatigue Behavior of APC-2 Laminates / 8.2: |
Case Study 2: Elevated-Temperature Fatigue Behavior of Graphite Fiber-PPS Laminates / 8.3: |
Case Study 3: Elevated-Temperature Fatigue Behavior of Nextel 610/Alumina-Yttria Composites / 8.4: |
Case Study 4: Elevated-Temperature Fatigue Behavior of Nicalon-Enhanced SiC Composites / 8.5: |
Case Study 5: Fatigue Failure of a Structural Composite Shape / 8.6: |
Appendix to Chapter 1 / 8.7: |
Index |
Preface |
Introduction: Basic Thesis |
Elements of the Approach / I.1: |