Dynamic Deformation, Damage and Fracture in Composite Materials and Structures 2nd Edition

Dynamic Deformation, Damage and Fracture in Composite Materials and Structures — 2nd Edition by Vadim Silberschmidt is an authoritative, up-to-date reference that captures the complexities of dynamic behavior and failure in advanced composites. This essential resource immediately engages engineers and researchers confronting real-world problems in aerospace, automotive, civil and defence structures.

Building on rigorous theory and practical insight, the book explores high-strain-rate response, impact damage, crack initiation and propagation, and multi-scale modelling approaches. Readers will find clear explanations of experimental techniques, constitutive modelling, fracture mechanics and finite-element strategies that translate complex science into usable design guidance. The second edition integrates recent advances in testing standards and numerical methods, making it especially relevant for professionals working on resilient composite structures.

Designed for postgraduate students, R&D engineers and structural analysts, this volume helps bridge laboratory research and field application. It enhances understanding of damage tolerance, predictive simulation and repair strategies so you can make better-informed decisions during design, certification and failure investigation. With globally applicable examples and engineering-focused presentation, the text serves teams across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia.

If you need a practical, scholarly and current guide to the dynamic behaviour and failure of composite materials and structures, this book belongs on your shelf. Order your copy today to strengthen research, streamline design choices and advance structural reliability.

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