Download or read book Failure Mechanisms in Polymer Matrix Composites written by Paul Robinson and published by Woodhead Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymer matrix composites are replacing materials such as metals in industries such as aerospace, automotive and civil engineering. As composites are relatively new materials, more information on the potential risk of failure is needed to ensure safe design. This book focuses on three main types of failure: impact damage, delamination and fatigue. Chapters in Parts 1-4 describe the main types of failure mechanism and discuss testing methods for predicting failure in composites. Chapters in Parts 5 and 6 discuss typical kinds of in-service failure and their implications for industry.