Masayuki Nakada – författare

This book presents current trends in Mechanics of Time Dependent Materials. It covers a number of cutting-edge themes, such as characterization of linear and nonlinear mechanical behavior of viscoelastic materials and their composites, taking into consideration large deformations, low, moderate and large strain rates, as well as failure and fracture phenomena. The contributions are inspired by advanced applications in modern technologies, such as injection molding and extrusion.

This book presents current trends in Mechanics of Time Dependent Materials. It covers a number of cutting-edge themes, such as characterization of linear and nonlinear mechanical behavior of viscoelastic materials and their composites, taking into consideration large deformations, low, moderate and large strain rates, as well as failure and fracture phenomena. The contributions are inspired by advanced applications in modern technologies, such as injection molding and extrusion.

Offers a comprehensive guide to testing and predicting the performance of fiber-reinforced polymer composites Characterizing and testing fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites is essential for their safe and effective use in high-performance applications, such as aerospace, marine, and automotive engineering. Properties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers provides a rigorous, application-oriented treatment of advanced testing methodologies that allow engineers and scientists to accurately predict the long-term behavior of these materials. This reference work covers both foundational concepts and cutting-edge techniques to provide the accurate information required in academic and industrial contexts. Drawing on over forty years of combined expertise, authors Yasushi Miyano and Masayuki Nakada present the principles and applications of accelerated testing methodologies (ATM) for static, fatigue, and creep strength analysis. Beginning with an accessible introduction to viscoelasticity and the time-temperature superposition principle, the book systematically develops the use of master curves for predicting long-term performance. It then explores advanced and integrated ATM approaches, supported by detailed real-world applications ranging from bolted joint life prediction to the influence of molding conditions and fiber properties on composite strength. Providing a reliable framework for assessing and ensuring the durability of FRP structures across industries, Properties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: Explains advanced accelerated testing methodologies (ATM) for long-term prediction of FRP durability and performanceOffers detailed descriptions of viscoelasticity and the time-temperature superposition principlePresents advanced methods for analyzing static, fatigue, and creep strengths in polymer compositesDemonstrates the impact of molding conditions, environmental exposure, and fiber properties on material durabilityProvides unique applications of integrated ATM for predicting composite life under complex load conditionsBridging academic research and industrial implementation of FRP testing methods, Properties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers is ideal for graduate-level courses in materials science, polymer engineering, and applied mechanics, particularly within aerospace, automotive, and marine engineering curricula. It is also an authoritative reference for industry professionals, including materials scientists, polymer chemists, and design engineers responsible for the development and evaluation of composite-based products.

The result of the authors'' 40 years of experience in durability testing, this book describes the advanced testing methodology based on the viscoelasticity of matrix polymer.

After a short introduction to the viscoelastic behavior of fiber-reinforced plastics, the text goes on to review in detail the concepts of static, fatigue and creep strengths in polymer composites. An application-oriented approach is adopted such that the concepts developed in the book are applied to real-life examples.

Indispensable information for materials scientists and engineers working in those industrial sectors is concerned with the development and safe use of polymer composite-based products.

The result of the authors'' 40 years of experience in durability testing, this book describes the advanced testing methodology based on the viscoelasticity of matrix polymer.

After a short introduction to the viscoelastic behavior of fiber-reinforced plastics, the text goes on to review in detail the concepts of static, fatigue and creep strengths in polymer composites. An application-oriented approach is adopted such that the concepts developed in the book are applied to real-life examples.

Indispensable information for materials scientists and engineers working in those industrial sectors is concerned with the development and safe use of polymer composite-based products.

Offers a comprehensive guide to testing and predicting the performance of fiber-reinforced polymer composites Characterizing and testing fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites is essential for their safe and effective use in high-performance applications, such as aerospace, marine, and automotive engineering. Properties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers provides a rigorous, application-oriented treatment of advanced testing methodologies that allow engineers and scientists to accurately predict the long-term behavior of these materials. This reference work covers both foundational concepts and cutting-edge techniques to provide the accurate information required in academic and industrial contexts. Drawing on over forty years of combined expertise, authors Yasushi Miyano and Masayuki Nakada present the principles and applications of accelerated testing methodologies (ATM) for static, fatigue, and creep strength analysis. Beginning with an accessible introduction to viscoelasticity and the time-temperature superposition principle, the book systematically develops the use of master curves for predicting long-term performance. It then explores advanced and integrated ATM approaches, supported by detailed real-world applications ranging from bolted joint life prediction to the influence of molding conditions and fiber properties on composite strength. Providing a reliable framework for assessing and ensuring the durability of FRP structures across industries, Properties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: Explains advanced accelerated testing methodologies (ATM) for long-term prediction of FRP durability and performance Offers detailed descriptions of viscoelasticity and the time-temperature superposition principle Presents advanced methods for analyzing static, fatigue, and creep strengths in polymer composites Demonstrates the impact of molding conditions, environmental exposure, and fiber properties on material durability Provides unique applications of integrated ATM for predicting composite life under complex load conditions Bridging academic research and industrial implementation of FRP testing methods, Properties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers is ideal for graduate-level courses in materials science, polymer engineering, and applied mechanics, particularly within aerospace, automotive, and marine engineering curricula. It is also an authoritative reference for industry professionals, including materials scientists, polymer chemists, and design engineers responsible for the development and evaluation of composite-based products.