In our every day analysis of failure modes and naming the root causes we recommend to standardize also well defined descriptions and in that sense definitions. Using the right classification for damage classes is one thing we often mention but also choosing the proper expression or definition for irregularities or findings is the other. We recommend the interactive knowledge base at netcomposites website. Http://www.netcomposites.com/ikb/
You will find 19 different failure modes of FRP material like "delamination" or "debonding" or "crack" and I find it very helpful.
HMS "the expert's voice" networks intends to give impression of how broad the cases can spread if aerodynamics, fibre re-inforced polymer material science, structural optimization and maintenance and overhaul in aviation and wind turbine will be the issue. Independance is our credo in root cause analysis of catastrophic damages, production supervision and approval of repair and certification standards is the focus.
