Editor's Preface. Biography of Stephanos Paipetis. List of Publications by Stephanos Paipetis. 1: General Concepts. From Composites to Consilience; Y.F. Missirlis. Computational and Mechatronic Automation of Multiphysics Research for Structural and Material Systems; J.G. Michopoulos. A First Attempt Towards a Theory of Anisotropic Scattering; G. Dassios, K. Karadima. Wave Propagation in Composites; J.T. Verbis, et al. The Validity of the Variable Separable Method in Special Loading Cases in Composite Multi-Material Wedges; J.H. Stabouloglou, E.E. Theotokoglou. Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis around Broken Fibers in FRPs; P.A. Kakavas, et al. In Situ Assessment of the Micromechanics of Large-Scale Bridging in Ceramic Composites; K. Dassios, et al. 2: Stress and Failure Analysis. Durability Analysis of Polymer Matrix Composites: 1978 2003 Results and Needs; A.H. Cardon. Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Matrix Cracking in Brittle Composites; D.van Hemelrijck, et al. Delamination Detection in Laminated Composites Using Lamb Waves; C. Soutis, S.H. Diaz-Valdes. Perforation Investigations of Zylon Sheets; W. Goldsmith, E. Pineda. Strain Redistribution in Composite Laminates Resulting from Off-Axis Ply Cracking; D.G. Katerelos, et al. 3: Mechanical Properties. Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposite Multilayers; Z.Q. Qi, et al. Ultrasonic Stiffness Matrix Measurements of Oxide/Oxide Composites; A. Paipetis, V. Kostopoulos. Investigation of the Mechanical Characteristics of Fibre Reinforced Photopolymers; D.E. Karalekas. Correlation between Micromechanical and Macromechanical Properties of Composite Materials Based on a New Interphase Concept; G.C. Papanicolaou, N.K. Anifantis. Microfibrillar Reinforced Composites A New Concept for the Preparation of Stronger, Biodegradable Implants; K. Friedrich, et al. Long-Term Behaviour of Continuous Fiber Oxide/Oxide Composites under Thermal Exposure; V. Kostopoulos, D.E. Vlachos. 4: Metal Matrix Composites. On a Relationship between COD and Strain Energy Density in a Modern MMC; N.P. Adrianopoulos. Dependence of Fracture Characteristics on the Thickness of the Specimen in Case of Metal Matrix Composites: An Experimental Study; S.K. Kourkoulis. Theoretical Evaluation of Strength Degradation during Monotonic and Cyclic Loading in Unidirectional Metal Matrix Composites; C.A. Rodopoulos. 5: Structural Analysis. Damage Tolerant Composites Joint Design; C.C. Chamis, L. Minnetyan. Core Failure of Sandwich Beams; I.M. Daniel, et al. Buckling of Long Sandwich Cylindrical Shells under External Pressure; G.A. Kardomateas, G.J. Simitses. 6: Applications. Design and Manufacturing of High Performance Structural Components by Resin Transfer Moulding; Z.P. Marioli-Riga. High Friction, Low Wear Composites Based on Fibre Reinforced Ceramics; R. Kochendorfer. Design and Experimental Analysis of Modular Pedestrian Bridge with Concrete Deck and IPC Truss Girder; G. Giannopoulos, et al. Strengthening of Historic Structures with Advanced Composites: A Review; T.C. Triantafillou. Effective Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Anchored FRPs; C.B. Demakos, D.P. Koutsoukos. On the Optimum Design of Fibre Reinforced Concrete Steel Composite Columns; G.D. Hatzigeorgiou, D.E. Beskos. Contact Delamination of Composite Patches Repairing Metal Structures; G. Tsamasphyros. Author Index.
