Whereas mechanics theories for isotropic materials have been almost matured, those for
anisotropic or composite materials well established are only limited to linear elasticity. All of …

Updated throughout for the new edition, Armour: Materials, Theory, and Design covers
extant and emergent protection technologies driving advances in armour systems. Covering …

Elasto-plastic models for composites can be classified into three categories in terms of a
length scale, ie, macro scale, meso scale, and micro scale (micromechanics) models. In …

This paper presents detailed experimental characterization of quasi-static anisotropic
directional strength properties as well as the shock behavior of ultra-high molecular weight …

Great challenge exists in prediction of a laminate strength, due to too many tough issues
involved. The constitutive relation of each lamina in the laminate is described by Bridging …

Recent spurt in terrorist activities throughout the globe have drawn the attention of engineers
and scientists to the vulnerability of buildings and infrastructure to blast loads. The failure of …

Novel engineering materials and structures are increasingly designed for use in severe
environments involving extreme transient variations in temperature and loading rates …

The purposes of this paper are sixfold. First, any micromechanics model for predicting elastic
property (stiffness) of a composite is applicable to a reasonable prediction of a composite …

Stress fields in the fiber and matrix of a transversely isotropic short fiber reinforced
composite are obtained following an elasticity approach, and its axial modulus is derived …

As most composite failures are caused by matrix failures, the detection on the latter is of
fundamentally importance. This can be achieved only when the homogenized stresses of …