Composite Materials: Engineering and Science - Softcover

F.L. Matthews; Rees D. Rawlings

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0849306213 ISBN 13: 9780849306211

Publisher: CRC Press, 1999

Synopsis

The purpose of this text is to provide a basic understanding of the underlying science and the engineering applications of composite materials. It explains how materials with high strength and stiffness, together with low weight and other desirable properties are obtained, and the nature of the different forms of reinforcement (fibrous and particulate), matrix (polymer, metal or ceramic) and their interaction are discussed. Methods of production, typical applications and essential data (physical, chemical and mechanical) are presented and the nature and properties of the reinforcement/matrix interface are dealt with in detail. After a review of basic stress analysis and the properties of matrix algebra, methods of calculating the stiffness and strength of laminates are explained with the aid of numerous worked examples. Short-fibre reinforced, as well as continuous fibre systems are described, as are important engineering issues such as the effects of fatigue (cyclic) loading, environmental exposure, fracture mechanics and impact analysis. The problems associated with designing load carrying joints are discussed and finally methods of non-destructive evaluation, and typical defects encountered with composites are covered in depth. "Composite Materials: Engineering and Science" is based on a long-running course at Imperial College, London and the numerous worked examples combined with a comprehensive set of problems and self assessment questions (with answers) provide a text which should be useful for senior undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science, engineering (aeronautical, mechanical, chemical or civil) and physics. It should also be of use to any designer or professional engineer who is new to composite materials.

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From the Publisher:

Reinforcements and the reinforcement-matrix interface; Composites with metallic matrices; Ceramic matrix composites; Polymer matrix composites; Stiffness, strength and related topics; Stiffness of unidirectional composites and laminates; Micromechanics of unidirectional composites; Strength of unidirectional composites and laminates; Short fibre composites; Fracture mechanics and toughening mechanisms; Impact resistance; Fatigue and environmental effects; Joining; Non-destructive testing.

Review:

An ideal text for designers and engineers new to the world of composites with its coverage by numerous examples and self-assessment questions throughout the text., SAMPE Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0849306213
• ISBN 13: 9780849306211
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 470