The mobility applications of laminated composites are constantly expanding due to their
improved mechanical properties and superior strength-to-weight ratio. Such advancements …

A precise time-of-flight (TOF) of phased array ultrasonic is crucial to the high-quality total
focusing method (TFM) imaging in the corner of multidirectional carbon fiber reinforced …

Accurate assessment of composite adhesive bonds is one of the most crucial challenges in
replacing metals with composites for structural materials. In this study, carbon fiber …

The bonding interface serves as the stress load transfer surface of the bonded structure, and
its quality detection is very important for the bonded structure strength and service safety of …

A weak circumferential resolution of defects in the corner part of engineering components
brings great challenges to quantitative non-destructive testing. Especially for the corner of …

Adhesive joints are extensively used in various engineering fields, including the aerospace,
automotive, and marine industries. They are an alternative to using conventional mechanical …

In this chapter, the use of resin injection repair method to restore damaged fiber-reinforced
polymer (FRP) composite laminates is presented. Despite the excellent mechanical …

Kiss-bonds are structural defects, common to adhesive bonding applications, that feature a
localised loss of structural continuity between two surfaces exhibiting intimate contact. Such …

Advanced composite materials are widely used in many industries, including aerospace,
automotive, and wind energy. Their increasing popularity can be attributed to their properties …