{"product_id":"9783527355150","title":"Properties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProperties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYasushi Miyano | Masayuki Nakada\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Materials Science \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers a comprehensive guide to testing and predicting the performance of fiber-reinforced polymer composites\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacterizing 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. \u003ci\u003eProperties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding a reliable framework for assessing and ensuring the durability of FRP structures across industries, \u003ci\u003eProperties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Explains advanced accelerated testing methodologies (ATM) for long-term prediction of FRP durability and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Offers detailed descriptions of viscoelasticity and the time-temperature superposition principle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Presents advanced methods for analyzing static, fatigue, and creep strengths in polymer composites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Demonstrates the impact of molding conditions, environmental exposure, and fiber properties on material durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Provides unique applications of integrated ATM for predicting composite life under complex load conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridging academic research and industrial implementation of FRP testing methods, \u003ci\u003eProperties and Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYasushi Miyano\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor in Materials System Research Laboratory at Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Japan. His research focuses on the prediction methodology for long-term creep and fatigue lives of polymer composites. He is a fellow of the Society for Experimental Mechanics, The Society for the Advancement of Material \u0026amp; Process Engineering, and The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is also an honorary member of the Japan Society for Composite Materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMasayuki Nakada\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor in the Materials System Research Laboratory at Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Japan. He specializes in durability testing of polymer composites and the application of advanced accelerated testing methodologies. He is a fellow of The Japan Society of Composite Materials and has authored numerous studies advancing predictive methodologies for FRP materials.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-VCH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783527355150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44796994879628,"sku":"9783527355150","price":153.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783527355150.jpg?v=1780155948","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783527355150","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}