Joining techniques in engineering are of major importance. Innovations in the field of composites now allows design of nanomaterials with tailored properties. This book adresses techniques for similar and dissimilar joining, characterization of joint structures and damage prediction by simulation. A special focus is laid on welding of lightweight structures, which are of special economic interest for aeronautical and automotive applications.
From the Contents:
- Nanomaterials with Tailored Properties - Functionalization
- Joining Techniques for Similar and Dissimilar Welding - Mechanical and Adhesive Joining
- Mechanical Characterization - Hardness, Modulus, Fatigue Behavior, Fracture and Beyond
- Non Destructive Evaluation
- Design, Simulation and Modeling - Failure Modes, Damage Prediction
- Welded Metal Matrix Nanocomposites: Cost and Weight Consideration
Costas Charitidis, National Technological University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
