Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

This volume examines Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites through the prism of Industry 5.0, uniting material science with AI, machine learning, digital twins, and smart manufacturing. It addresses tribo‑mechanical behavior, intelligent and non‑destructive testing, sustainability, and lifecycle cost analysis, supported by advanced simulation and human–machine collaboration frameworks. Real-world case studies span automotive, marine, infrastructure, and energy, offering engineers and researchers actionable guidance on design, validation, and deployment. It equips academia and industry with methods to accelerate composite innovation and responsible adoption worldwide.Features:Explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for optimizing the design, monitoring, and manufacturing of FRP composite structures.Provides comprehensive coverage of Industry 5.0 concepts such as digital twins, automation, and human-machine collaboration in the context of FRP composites.Includes real-world applications of FRP composites in automotive, renewable energy, marine, construction, and defense sectors, linking materials research to practical use.Reviews advanced testing techniques, including tribo-mechanical analysis, fatigue behavior, and multi-physics simulations, to assess structural performance under extreme conditionsDescribes sustainable manufacturing practices and regulatory frameworks for FRP composites, aligning the content with current environmental and industry standards.It is intended for researchers, engineers, materials scientists, postgraduate students, and industry professionals seeking to understand and implement the next generation of intelligent, digitally enabled, and sustainable FRP composite solutions in the era of Industry 5.0.