Composite materials/structures are advancing in product efficiency, cost-effectiveness and
the development of superior specific properties. There are increasing demands in their …

A review provided about non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for the evaluation of
composites. The review considers the capabilities of most common methods in composite …

Composite materials are increasingly used in the aerospace industry. To fully realise the
weight saving potential along with superior mechanical properties that composites offer in …

Impact resistance and damage tolerance are of great significance in the design of composite
structures. This study investigated the damage and failure mechanism of thin composite …

Corrosion is considered a destructive phenomenon that affects almost all metals. There is a
variety of corrosion monitoring and measurement techniques being deployed across …

The application of polymeric composites as materials for structural design of vehicles and
other constructions has led to maintain them in safe and effective manner. A special …

Polymer composite materials are being increasingly used in primary load-bearing structures
in several advanced industrial fields such as aerospace vessels, railway wagons and mega …

In recent years, infrared thermographic (IRT) technology has experienced notable
advancements and found widespread applications in various fields, such as renewable …

Infrared thermography and phased array ultrasonic are used to detect defects and impact
damage in carbon fibre reinforced composites. Apart from its use as non-destructive …

Titanium-coated surfaces are prone to tiny defects such as very small cracks, which are not
easily observable by the naked eye or optical microscopy. In this study, two new …