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

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

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

This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Residual Stresses 10 and is devoted to the prediction/modelling, evaluation, control, and

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