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This is a reprint of the Special Issue, published open access by the journal Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
A thorough understanding of the damage and failure mechanisms of composites is fundamental to improving the performance of composite structures and achieving optimized designs. In this Special Issue, we present the latest research findings on damage and failure analysis of polymer-based composites, covering a wide range of important topics from the damage mechanisms of composite materials and structures to the enhancement of durability in high-performance materials, utilizing various advanced analytical methods and testing technologies. These research studies are derived from practical engineering applications or reflect engineering demands. Moreover, the results indicate that through advanced analysis, design, and monitoring technologies, the performance of composites is expected to be significantly improved in many aspects, demonstrating their broad potential in applications. These studies provide technical basis or practical guidance for better design and application of related composite materials or structures.
Damage and Failure Analysis of Polymer-Based Composites
Sand Erosion Resistance and Failure Mechanism of Polyurethane Film on Helicopter Rotor Blades
Tensile and Compressive Properties of Woven Fabric Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Laminates Containing Three-Dimensional Microvascular Channels
Online and Ex Situ Damage Characterization Techniques for Fiber-Reinforced Composites under Ultrasonic Cyclic Three-Point Bending
Mechanical Behaviors of Polymer-Based Composite Reinforcements within High-Field Pulsed Magnets
An Investigation of the Energy-Absorption Characteristics of Thin-Walled Polymer Composite C-Channels: Experiment and Stacked Shell Simulation
Performance and Damage Study of Composite Rotor Blades under Impact
Evaluation of Fatigue Damage Monitoring of Single-Lap Composite Adhesive Joint Using Conductivity
Damage and Failure Monitoring of Aerospace Insulation Layers Based on Embedded Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors
Interlaminar Shear Strength Change and Storage Life Prediction of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites with Hygrothermal Accelerated Aging
Synergistic Effects of Liquid Rubber and Thermoplastic Particles for Toughening Epoxy Resin
Bio-Sourced, High-Performance Carbon Fiber Reinforced Itaconic Acid-Based Epoxy Composites with High Hygrothermal Stability and Durability
Effects of Carbon Black on Mechanical Properties and Oil Resistance of Liquid Silicone Rubber