Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Author; Nomenclature; Chapter 1: Introduction; Definition of Composite Structure; Typical Composite Structures; Design Requirements for Composite Structures with a Focus on the Damaging Environment; Operational Requirements of Composite Repairs; What this Book Contains; Chapter 2: Damage and Defect Types in Composites; Introduction; Summary of Damage and Defect Types; Definitions; Defect; Failure; Defect Types; Defect Listing; Classifications of Defect Types

When Non-Conformities Occur in Composite StructureSize Effect of the Non-Conformity; Location of the Non-Conformity; Generalisation of Non-Conformities; Review of Generalised Defect Types; Transverse Matrix Cracking; Delaminations; Fibre Fracture; Conclusions; Chapter 3: Damage Assessment; Introduction; Methods of Composite NDI; Visual Inspection; Acoustic Methods; Ultrasonic Methods; Thermography; Interferometry; Radiography; X-Ray Radiography; Neutron Radiography; Microwave; Material Property Changes; In Situ Methods; Application of NDI Methods; NDI Selection Process; NDI Personnel

Important RequirementsEquipment and Facilities; Trained Operators; Comparative Specimens; Chapter 4: Damage Stress Analysis; Introduction; Structurally Significant Damage Types; Matrix Cracks; Delaminations; Holes; Stress State and Failure Criteria; Failure Criteria; Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM); Point Stress Analysis; Out-of-Plane Stresses; The Repair Process; Material Properties Determination; Stress Analysis of Damage Types; Matrix Crack Analysis; Delaminations; Effective Laminate Stiffness; Sub-Laminate Buckling Instability; Buckling of Laminates Plates

Holes and Fractured FibresHole In-Plane Stress Analysis; Inclusion Methodology of Stress Concentration in an Orthotropic Material; Conclusion; Chapter 5: Generic Repair Schemes; Introduction; Overview of Generic Repair Schemes; Filling/Sealing Repair Scheme; Surface Damage Repair; Edge Damage Repair; Fastener Hole Damage Repair; Filling/Doubler Patch Repair Scheme; Doubler Repair Scheme -- Non-Structural Filler; Doubler Repair Scheme -- Structural Filler; Flush Bonded Patch Repair Scheme; Laminate Replacement; Bolted External Doubler; Sandwich Structure Repair; Surface Damage Only (Cosmetic)

Facing (Skin) Damage (Semi-Structural or Structural Repair)Facing (Skin) and Core Damage (Cosmetic); Facing (Skin) and Core Damage (Semi-Structural); Facing (Skin) and Core Damage-Structural Repair; Chapter 6: Composite Joining Methods and Design Requirements; Introduction; Bonded vs. Bolted Joints; Advantages and Disadvantages; Material Properties; Parent Structure and Repair Patch; Adhesive Properties; Fastener Properties; Composite Joint Design Hints; Adhesively Bonded Joints; Adhesive Characteristics; Adhesively Bonded Joint Failure Modes; Adhesively Bonded Double-Lap Joint

Engineered Repairs of Composite Structures provides a detailed discussion, analysis, and procedures for effective and efficient repair design of advanced composite structures. It discusses the identification of damage types and the effect on structural integrity in composite structures, leading to the design of a repair scheme that focusses on the restoration of the structural integrity and damage tolerance. This book teaches the reader to better understand effective and efficient repair design, allowing for more structurally effective repairs of damaged composite structures. It also discusses the application of the repair and what is needed in the forming of the composite repair to meet the engineering design requirements. Aimed at materials engineers, mechanical engineers, aerospace engineers, and civil engineers, this practical work is a must have for any industry professional working with composite structures.

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