This book presents a unified approach to fracture behavior of natural and synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer composites on the basis of fiber orientation, the addition of fillers, characterization, properties and applications. In addition, the book contains an extensive survey of recent improvements in the research and development of fracture analysis of FRP composites that are used to make higher fracture toughness composites in various applications.
The FRP composites are an emerging area in polymer science with many structural applications. The rise in materials failure by fracture has forced scientists and researchers to develop new higher strength materials for obtaining higher fracture toughness. Therefore, further knowledge and insight into the different modes of fracture behavior of FRP composites are critical to expanding the range of their application.
Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa received the B. E (Mechanical Engineering) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2010, M. Tech (Computational Analysis in Mechanical Sciences) from VTU Extension Centre, GEC, Hassan, in the year 2013, Ph.D (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2017 and Post Doctorate from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, in the year 2019. He is a Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and an Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (India). He is a reviewer for more than 75 international Journals (for Elsevier, Springer, Sage, Taylor & Francis, Wiley), book proposals, and international conferences. In addition, he has published more than 150 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, 4 editorial corners, 30+ book chapters, one book, 15 books as an Editor, and also presented research papers at national/international conferences. His current research areas include Natural fiber composites, Polymer Composites, and Advanced Material Technology. He is a recipient of the DAAD Academic exchange-PPP Programme (Project- related Personnel Exchange) between Thailand and Germany to Institute of Composite Materials, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. He has received a Top Peer Reviewer 2019 award, Global Peer Review Awards, Powered by Publons, Web of Science Group. He has recognized by Stanford University’s list of the world’s Top 2% of the Most-Cited Scientists in Single Year Citation Impact 2019.
Dr. Thottyeapalayam Palanisamy Satishkumar received the B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) from M.P.N. M.J Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai, India, in the year 2005, M.E. (Engineering Design) from Kongu Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai, in the year 2017 and Ph.D. (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Science) from Anna University, Chennai, India,in the year 2014. He is a reviewer for many international journals and international conferences (for Elsevier, Springer, Sage, Taylor & Francis). In addition, he has published more than 20 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, and 2 book chapters, and also presented research papers at national/international conferences. His current research areas include natural and synthetic fiber composites, polymer composites and design of composites for bearing failures. Dr. Marta María Moure Cuadrado received the B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at University Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M) in October 2010, the M.Sc. in Machines and Transports Engineering in October 2012, the M.Sc. in Advanced Structural Mechanics in June 2013 and the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Organization in April 2016 with mentions as International PhD and the Extraordinary Doctoral Award. She is a reviewer for several international journals and international conferences (for Elsevier, Springer, Sage, Taylor & Francis, Wiley). In addition, her scientific results have been disseminated through the publication of 8 scientific-technical documents included in JCR (all of them in the first quartile of his category), 2 book chapters, and by attending to 17 International Congresses and 5 National Congresses. All her research experience has been focused on the mechanical behavior of advanced materials, polymer composites, fiber composites, fracture mechanics, design of discrete damage mechanics models, experimental and numerical simulation of structures subjected to static and dynamic loads, ballistic impact and blast analysis.
Dr. Marta María Moure Cuadrado received the B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at University Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M) in October 2010, the M.Sc. in Machines and Transports Engineering in October 2012, the M.Sc. in Advanced Structural Mechanics in June 2013 and the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Organization in April 2016 with mentions as International PhD and the Extraordinary Doctoral Award. She is a reviewer for several international journals and international conferences (for Elsevier, Springer, Sage, Taylor & Francis, Wiley). In addition, her scientific results have been disseminated through the publication of 11 scientific-technical documents included in JCR (9 of them in the first quartile of his category), 2 book chapters, and by attending to 19 International Congresses and 5 National Congresses. All her research experience has been focused on the mechanical behavior of advanced materials, polymer composites, fiber composites, fracture mechanics, design of discrete damage mechanics models, experimental and numerical simulation of structures subjected to static and dynamic loads, ballistic impact and blast analysis.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin, received his Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Giessen/Friedberg, Hessen, Germany in 1999, M.Sc. in Polymer Technology from University of Applied Sciences Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany in 2002, M.Sc. in Material Science at the Erlangen-Nürnberg University, Bayern, Germany in 2004, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from Institute for Composite Materials, University of Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany in 2008 and Postdoctoral Research from Kaiserslautern University and School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, USA. In 2016 he received the habilitation at the Chemnitz University in Sachen, Germany. He worked as a Lecturer for Production and Material Engineering Department at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB. He has been full Professor at KMUTNB and became the President of KMUTNB. He won the Outstanding Researcher Award in 2010, 2012 and 2013 at KMUTNB. His research interests in Polymer Processing and Composite Material. He is Editor-in-Chief: KMUTNB International Journal of Applied Science and Technology and the author of morethan 250 peer-reviewed Journal Articles. He has participated with presentations in more than 39 International and National Conferences with respect to Materials Science and Engineering topics. He has recognized and ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists listed by prestigious Stanford University.
Prof. Eng. Claudia Barile achieved the master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering magna cum laude in July 2008 at the Polytechnic University of Bari. She got the Ph.D. title on February 2012 in Advanced Production Systems. Currently she is senior Lecturer of Mechanical Design and Experimental Mechanics at the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics and Management (DMMM) of the Polytechnic University of Bari. Her research activities are mainly focused on the mechanical characterization of materials (composites,metals, polymers, etc.) with both traditional and innovative experimental techniques. Along her research activities, she keeps in touch and actively collaborates with numerous research centers and industrial partners. In 2017 she gained the National Scientific Qualification by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research as Associate Professor in the SSD 09/A3 (ING-IND/14). She took part in many international and national conferences as Relator and Invited Lecturer. She is member of the Editorial Board of the different international journals, and reviewer of lots of impacted international journals.
She has published 110 scientific papers. Specifically she is author of 1 international book, editor of 2 international books, author of 3 book chapters, 47 papers published on international journals, and 45 on international conferences. She has recognized by Stanford University’s list of the world’s Top 2% of the Most-Cited Scientists in Single Year Citation Impact 2019.
