Modelling of Damage Processes in Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites

Modelling of Damage Processes in Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites focuses on the advanced characterization techniques used for the analysis of composite materials developed from natural fiber/biomass, synthetic fibers and a combination of these materials used as fillers and reinforcements to enhance materials performance and utilization in automotive, aerospace, construction and building components. It will act as a detailed reference resource to encourage future research in natural fiber and hybrid composite materials, an area much in demand due to the need for more sustainable, recyclable, and eco-friendly composites in a broad range of applications.Written by leading experts in the field, and covering composite materials developed from different natural fibers and their hybridization with synthetic fibers, the book''s chapters provide cutting-edge, up-to-date research on the characterization, analysis and modelling of composite materials.- Contains contributions from leading experts in the field- Discusses recent progress on failure analysis, SHM, durability, life prediction and the modelling of damage in natural fiber-based composite materials- Covers experimental, analytical and numerical analysis- Provides detailed and comprehensive information on mechanical properties, testing methods and modelling techniques