This book encompasses the selected proceedings of 18th edition of ISAMPE National Conference on Composites (INCCOM-18). The book covers outstanding research work in the areas of synthesis and processing of composites, composites tooling, physical, chemical & mechanical characterization, structural testing and certification of composites, non-destructive testing & analysis, fatigue & fracture of composites, composite manufacturing techniques, FEM in design of composites, repair and recyclin...

Understanding the Basics of Nanoindentation and Why It Is ImportantContact damage induced brittle fracture is a common problem in the field of brittle solids. In the case of both glass and ceramics-and as it relates to both natural and artificial bio-materials-it has triggered the need for improved fabrication technology and new product development

Nanoindentation of Natural Materials: Hierarchical and Functionally Graded Microstructures provides a systematic introduction and review of state-of-the-art statistical hierarchical and functionally graded structures found in bone, teeth, hair, and scales, from a nanoindentation perspective, including detailed microstructure and composition.It covers the basics of hierarchical and functionally graded structures and nanoindentation techniques and detailed discussion with correlation...