This book describes the theory and practice of the Hole-Drilling Method for measuring residual stresses in engineering components. Such measurements are importa

Residual stresses are a common phenomenon in composite materials. They can either add to or significantly reduce material strength. Because of the increasing de

An introductory and intermediate level handbook written in pragmatic style to explain residual stresses and to provide straightforward guidance about practical

With contributions from 24 authorities from around the world, this handbook provides the most authoritative reference resource available on the impact of residu

Residual stresses (RS) are stresses present inside materials even in the absence of any applied load. They are of capital importance because they can impact gre