Fracture Mechanics Testing Methods for Polymers, Adhesives and Composites

This book is an overview of ESIS Technical Committee 4''s activities since the mid-1980s. A wide range of tests is described and the numerous authors is a reflection of the wide and enthusiastic support we have had. With the establishment of the Technical Committee 4, two major areas were identified as appropriate for the activity. Firstly there was an urgent need for standard, fracture mechan...