Fiber-Reinforced Composites

This third edition of a bestseller covers the mechanics, characteristics, test methods, applications, manufacturing processes, and design aspects of composites. Highlighting materials such as nanocomposites and smart materials, the book contains information on material substitution, cost analysis, nano-and natural fibers, fiber architecture, carbon-carbon composites, thermoplastics matrix composites, resin transfer molding, and test methods such as fiber bundle tests and interlaminar fracture measurements. This edition also includes a chapter on polymer-based nanocomposites. Clear examples and additional problems emphasize real-world applications.

Informationen zum Autor P.K. Mallick Klappentext Exploring state-of-the-art composite materials, this newly expanded and revised edition presents thorough coverage of newly developed materials and adds emphasis on underlying theories, practical methods, and problem-solving skills employed in real-world applications of composite materials. Zusammenfassung Offers a perspective on composites in terms of mechanics, characteristics, test methods, applications, manufacturing processes, and design aspects. The book highlights developed materials such as nanocomposites and smart materials. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction . Definition. General Characteristics. Applications. Material Selection. Materials . Fibers. Matrix. Thermoset Matrix. Thermoplastic Matrix. Fiber Surface Treatments. Fillers and Other Additives. Incorporation of Fibers into Matrix. Fiber Content, Density and Void Content. Mechanics . Fiber-Matrix Interaction in a Unidirectional Lamina. Characteristics of a Fiber-Reinforced Lamina. Laminated Structure. Interlaminar Stresses. Performance . Static Mechanical Properties. Fatigue Properties. Impact Properties. Other Properties. Environmental Effects. Long-Term Properties. Fracture Behavior and Damage Tolerance. Manufacturing . Fundamentals. Bag Molding Process. Compression Molding. Pultrusion. Filament Winding. Resin Transfer Molding. Other Manufacturing Processes. Manufacturing Processes for Thermoplastic Matrix Composites. Quality Inspection Methods. Design . Failure Predictions. Laminate Design Considerations. Joint Design. Design Examples. Applications Examples. Metal and Ceramic Matrix Composites . Metal Matrix Composites. Ceramic Matrix Composites. Carbon-Carbon Composites. Nanocomposites . Nanoclay. Carbon Nanofiber. Carbon Nanotubes. Appendices . Index .

Autorentext

P.K. Mallick

Klappentext

Exploring state-of-the-art composite materials, this newly expanded and revised edition presents thorough coverage of newly developed materials and adds emphasis on underlying theories, practical methods, and problem-solving skills employed in real-world applications of composite materials.

Zusammenfassung
Offers a perspective on composites in terms of mechanics, characteristics, test methods, applications, manufacturing processes, and design aspects. The book highlights developed materials such as nanocomposites and smart materials.

Inhalt

Introduction**. Definition. General Characteristics. Applications. Material Selection. Materials**. Fibers. Matrix. Thermoset Matrix. Thermoplastic Matrix. Fiber Surface Treatments. Fillers and Other Additives. Incorporation of Fibers into Matrix. Fiber Content, Density and Void Content. Mechanics**. Fiber-Matrix Interaction in a Unidirectional Lamina. Characteristics of a Fiber-Reinforced Lamina. Laminated Structure. Interlaminar Stresses. Performance**. Static Mechanical Properties. Fatigue Properties. Impact Properties. Other Properties. Environmental Effects. Long-Term Properties. Fracture Behavior and Damage Tolerance. Manufacturing**. Fundamentals. Bag Molding Process. Compression Molding. Pultrusion. Filament Winding. Resin Transfer Molding. Other Manufacturing Processes. Manufacturing Processes for Thermoplastic Matrix Composites. Quality Inspection Methods. Design**. Failure Predictions. Laminate Design Considerations. Joint Design. Design Examples. Applications Examples. Metal and Ceramic Matrix Composites**. Metal Matrix Composites. Ceramic Matrix Composites. Carbon-Carbon Composites. Nanocomposites**. Nanoclay. Carbon Nanofiber. Carbon Nanotubes. Appendices**. Index**.