Mechanical Behavior of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

Fundamentals, Advanced Studies, and Current Trends
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-34276-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 680 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

The Mechanical Behavior of Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Advanced Studies, and Current Trends provides a detailed review of important developments in this field. The book covers fundamental principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and testing methodologies. The fundamental principles that are discussed focus on the mechanical properties of polymers and fibers, emphasizing their interactions and resulting behavior in composite materials. Detailed discussion is given on various mechanical testing methods used to characterize fiber-reinforced composites, including tensile, compression, flexural, impact, and fatigue testing. The book investigates the significance of fiber orientation in composites and how different manufacturing processes can affect the alignment of fibers, subsequently impacting mechanical properties. Failure mechanisms including delamination, matrix cracking, and fiber breakage are discussed in detail. The book also covers aging effect in outdoor environment applications, as well as numerical analysis, modelling, and artificial intelligence. The book will serve as a comprehensive reference for researchers, and other professionals interested in gaining in-depth knowledge about the mechanical aspects of these materials, offering essential insights into their structural integrity and their diverse range of applications.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Singh, Manoj Kumar

Rangappa, Sanjay Mavinkere

Siengchin, Suchart

Misra, Manjusri

Mohanty, Amar K

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Fundamentals of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
2. Automation in manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
3. Manufacturing defects and its effect on performance of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
4. Non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
5. Mechanical properties of composites’ constituent materials
6. Importance of fiber orientation and its influence of mechanical properties
7. Fiber treatment and its effect on mechanical behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
8. Polymer blends for enhanced mechanical properties
9. Fiber hybridization and its effect on mechanical behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
10. Manufacturing techniques for fiber-reinforced polymer composites
11. Static mechanical testing of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
12. Dynamic mechanical testing and fatigue testing of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
13. Failure mechanism and analysis of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
14. Effect of aging on mechanical properties
15. Mechanical behavior of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites
16. Mechanical behavior of synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer composites
17. Characterization of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
18. Numerical analysis of mechanical properties
19. Modeling the mechanical behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
20. Artificial intelligence for analyzing mechanical behavior
21. Recycling of fiber-reinforced composites and its end-of-life and eco-design
22. Applications of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
23. Current trends and future perspectives for fiber-reinforced composites

Über Autor(innen)

Rangappa, Sanjay Mavinkere
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elsevier's Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India.

Singh, Manoj Kumar
Dr. Manoj Kumar Singh is a Research Scientist at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. He has considerable experience in polymer composite manufacturing and its various characterizations. Currently, he is acting as Associate Editor of Materials Science Section of Heliyon Journal and Guest Editor of International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, Springer. He is also the Section Editor of Polymer Processing and Engineering in Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering, EnPress. His research interests include plastic waste recycling, pyrolysis, polymer and polymer composites, sustainable manufacturing, additive manufacturing, flame-retardants, mechanical and thermal characterizations, tribology of polymer materials, machining of materials, and the degradability of polymer composites.

Siengchin, Suchart
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB's International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.