Description: The role of non-destructive evaluation is changing dramatically, and it has already expanded beyond its historical mission of detecting macroscopic defects in structures and in finished components which had usually spent a considerable time in service.

Interfacial Effects in Particulate, Fibrous and Layered Composite Materials

Edited by: T.W. Clyne

Online since: December 1995

Description: There is extensive interest in the development of new and improved composite materials. This is particularly true of composite systems based upon metallic and ceramic constituents. As the characteristics of the interface are of central importance, there is a great incentive for an improved understanding of the nature of interfaces between constituents in such composite systems and of the factors that affect their mechanical characteristics.

Ceramic Matrix Composites

Edited by: G.M. Newaz, H. Neber-Aeschbacher and Fred H. Wohlbier

Online since: July 1995

Description: Ceramic matrix composites are under intense investigation internationally to find their useful application in higher temperature structures, particularly in aerospace propulsion systems.

Fracture and Strength '90

Edited by: Kang Yong Lee and Hideaki Takahashi

Online since: January 1991

Description: The book sums up our present knowledge of the field and also provides a lot of new research results.